Hodson, Christopher. The Acadian diaspora: a history of the 18th century. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012. Print. The Acadian Diaspora is a book written by Christopher Hodson. Christopher Hodson is a specialist in colonial and Atlantic history. Hodson earned a Ph.D. He holds a BA from Northwestern University and spent two years as an Andrew Mellon Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, University of Pennsylvania. Hodson is currently a professor at BYU, teaching in the Department of History. The Acadian Diaspora: An Eighteenth-Century History was published by Oxford University Press in 2012. The Acadian Diaspora was originally created to provide insight into the effects of the exile of Acadians from Canada on specific families. The book was valuable to me because it gave a lot of detail on the customs and traditions of Acadian families. One of the limitations of the source is that it was written in narrative form, meaning that the book was not as informative as it could have been if it had been written by a historian. Loya, Alex. Cajun History. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2007. Print.History of the Cajuns is a book written by Alex Loya. Alex Loya completed twelve years of resident training. He also holds a bachelor's and master's degree in the history of the Americas. Loya currently serves as an active duty chaplain in the United States Army, where he is the first chaplain in U.S. history to serve as First Battalion Chaplain. The purpose for which Cajun History was originally created was to provide in detail the history of the Cajun people, from ancient France to the present day. The value of the source to me was that it provided many useful statistics on my topic. A limitation of the so...... middle of paper ......ial begging. Bands of masked and costumed horsemen and wagons are led by the unmasked "The Captain" and travel the countryside in search of ingredients for their community gumbo. The day's celebrations end with gumbo and dancing. The Courir du Mardi Gras is also a major tourist attraction in Louisiana (Berlo, 1994, p. 473). Part E: Conclusion Following the expulsion, new ethnic cultures emerged due to cultural assimilation. The Cajuns continued to retain their language and way of life and became a major cultural influence in Louisiana. Since their settlement in Louisiana, Cajuns have developed their own dialect, Cajun French, and have developed a vibrant culture with traditions, music and cuisine. In conclusion, the Great Upheaval led to a large Cajun population in Louisiana, with an undeniable impact on Louisiana culture.