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The new settlers rebel against their living …

Years: 1753 - 1753
December
The new settlers rebel against their living conditions in mid December 1753, within six months of their arrival at Lunenburg.

The rebellion becomes known as "The Hoffman Insurrection", as it is led by John Hoffman, one of the Captains who had established the settlers in the town.

Hoffman leads a mob that eventually locks up in one of the blockhouses a number of Commander Patrick Sutherland’s troops and the Justice of the Peace.

Sutherland asks for reinforcements from Halifax and Colonel Robert Monckton is sent with troops.

Monckton arrests Hoffman and brings him to Halifax, where he will be fined and imprisoned on Georges Island (Nova Scotia) for two years.

Because of the living conditions and encouragement from Le Loutre, a number of the French and German-speaking Foreign Protestants leave the village to join the Acadian communities.
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