(As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) Some of the best lands ... The English demanded that they swear an oath of allegiance to George I. The Acadians stalled, and then refused.

The order came through that the chiefs were to sign an oath of allegiance to King William by January 1, 1692. Although this oath was originally packaged with the promise of money and land for the ...

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: — "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the ...

However, when questioned as to whether Mr. Kennedy would take an oath of allegiance, his response was that this would be ‘pushing things too far.’ The case ended with the Resident Magistrate ...