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Who are the Acadians?

  1. Descendants of British settlers

  2. Descendants of French colonists

  3. Indigenous peoples of Canada

  4. Descendants of Spanish colonists

The correct answer is: Descendants of French colonists

The Acadians were French colonists who settled in present-day Canada in the early 1600s. They were known for their unique culture, language, and agricultural practices. Option A is incorrect because British settlers were not referred to as Acadians. Option C is incorrect because while some Acadians intermarried with Indigenous peoples, they are not considered native to Canada. Option D is incorrect because the Acadians were not descendants of Spanish colonists.