to by a name which references their province of residence (ex. Franco-Ontarian). Francophone populations in the Maritime provinces, however, are more likely to be descended from the settlers of the French colony of Acadia. They are therefore called Acadians. See also Former colonies and territories in Canada Illinois Country Monarchs of Canadian territories Territorial evolution of Canada – after 1867 Quebec History of Quebec Timeline of Quebec history References Canada Colonial history of the Ancien Régime Former French colonies Former colonies in North America French colonization of the Americas Pre-Confederation Canada Pre-statehood history of Wisconsin Pre-statehood history of Michigan 1530s in Canada 16th century in Canada 17th century in Canada 18th century in Canada 1530s establishments in Canada 1760s disestablishments in Canada 1534 establishments in New France 1763 disestablishments in New France Christian states