The second oath that the British required the Acadians to swear was an unconditional allegiance to the British Crown. This oath, taken in 1755, was more stringent than the first, demanding that the Acadians renounce their ties to the French and pledge loyalty to Britain, which ultimately led to their deportation during the Expulsion of the Acadians. This shift in allegiance was intended to secure the loyalty of the Acadians amidst ongoing conflicts between Britain and France.
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