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Who are the Acadians?

  1. Descendants of British colonists

  2. Descendants of French colonists

  3. Descendants of Dutch colonists

  4. Descendants of Spanish colonists

The correct answer is: Descendants of French colonists

The Acadians are descendants of French colonists who settled in Nova Scotia in the 17th century. This option is correct because it accurately describes the historical and cultural background of the Acadian people. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they name different nationalities that were not involved in the Acadian settlement of Nova Scotia. This shows a lack of knowledge about the history of the Acadian people and their cultural identity. It is important to understand the context and background of a group in order to identify them correctly.