Why did the british consider the acadians their enemy?

The British considered the Acadians their enemies primarily due to the Acadians' refusal to pledge allegiance to the British crown during the colonial conflicts, particularly the French and Indian War. Their strong ties to France and the Catholic Church made them suspect in the eyes of British authorities, who viewed them as potential collaborators with the French. This led to the deportation of thousands of Acadians in 1755, an event known as the Great Expulsion, as the British sought to eliminate any threats to their control in North America.