Question

After the decision was made to deport all Acadians, the British, in a preemptive strike, confined the more "war-like" Acadian men in Fort Lawrence. Most Acadians, however, managed to abscond from the fort. The manner of evasion obviously helped to enhance Beausoleil's reputation as an innovative Acadian patriot: in the predawn hours of October 1, 1755, under the cover of a fierce thunderstorm, Beausoleil and a group of eighty-six Acadian insurgents imprisoned by the British in Fort Lawrence managed a daring breakout by digging a tunnel beneath the prison wall. They quickly gathered their families, fled to the wilderness and aggressively fought the British until 1759.

–Acadian Redemption: From Beausoleil Broussard to the Queen's Royal Proclamation, 2005
How does the author characterize Broussard?
A) as mostly weak and ineffective
B) as clever and loyal to his people
C) as mostly cunning and deceptive
D) as violent and a danger to others

Answer 1

The author characterizes Broussard as a clever and loyal Acadian patriot, as evidenced by his innovative escape and strategic, persistent resistance against the British.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author characterizes Beausoleil Broussard as a clever and loyal Acadian patriot. This characterization is drawn from the narrative describing Broussard's escape from Fort Lawrence by digging a tunnel during a thunderstorm to evade the British, gathering his family, fleeing to the wilderness, and his continued resistance against the British until 1759.

The actions of Beausoleil Broussard and his group are portrayed as an innovative effort to protect and lead his people, evidenced by the daring breakout and strategy of fighting the British from the wilderness. The term 'war-like' used in the text also suggests a degree of strategic thought and ability to mount a defense, further reinforcing the view of Broussard as someone who was protective and engaged in an aggressive defense of his community.