The life in New Brunswick was not the easiest for its inhabitants. There were many disturbances from other colonies from the time Jacques Cartier discovered it in 1534 up until their confederation. Here are some of the major events that disturbed and made life extremely difficult for the people living in what is now New Brunswick.
Apart from these horrific events, thankfully, the natural weather and climate did not add much more stress for the people of New Brunswick. The north half of New Brunswick has continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The south half has more of a maritime climate, being nearer to the peninsula, with mild winters and cooler summers. Forests covered the majority of the colony and now province, therefore, there was a large amount of agriculture. The majority of people spoke English. This large number consisted largely of Scottish, Irish, and English settlers. It was only after its confederation when the French language started becoming popular in the province.
- Father Le Loutre's War (1750)
- French and Indian War (174-1763)
- Arrival of the New England Planters and the Pennsylvania Dutch at the same time (1766)
- Maugerville Rebellion (American Revolutionary War) (1776)
- Battle of Fort Cumberland (American Revolutionary War) (1776)
- The Siege of St. John (American Revolutionary War) (1777)
- Battle Battle at Miramichi (American Revolutionary War) (1779)
- Partition in Nova Scotia and creation of New Brunswick (1784)
- Deported Acadians from Nova Scotia entering New Brunswick (Late 18th and early 19th century)
- Additional immigration from Scotland, Ireland, and western England (Early 19th century)
- The intense political "Aroostook War" (1838-1839)
Apart from these horrific events, thankfully, the natural weather and climate did not add much more stress for the people of New Brunswick. The north half of New Brunswick has continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The south half has more of a maritime climate, being nearer to the peninsula, with mild winters and cooler summers. Forests covered the majority of the colony and now province, therefore, there was a large amount of agriculture. The majority of people spoke English. This large number consisted largely of Scottish, Irish, and English settlers. It was only after its confederation when the French language started becoming popular in the province.