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Listed below are some search terms for you to use when searching for resources about the history of the French communities in North America .
- Acadia or acadie or acadian or acadians
- Metis
- francophone
- new france
- cajun
- limit to English language if you don't read French
- Use " " marks for phrases: "Hudson's Bay Company"
- Use the database America History and Life to limit to specific historical time periods
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Helpful Websites to Start
- Canadian Reference CentreFull text articles, reference books, biographies and images about Canada.
- CREDO Reference CollectionFull text of reference books in all major subjects, and images (art, diagrams, maps, and photos)
- Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
- Atlas of Canada--Historical Maps
- New France New Horizons
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