1763

The Treaty of 1763 was an agreement that ended the Seven Years’ War (also called the French and Indian War) between Britain and France. It resulted in France ceding many of its North American territories to Britain, including Canada and land east of the Mississippi River. Spain, which had allied with France, ceded Florida to Britain but received Louisiana and territories west of the Mississippi. This treaty significantly reshaped North America’s political landscape, expanding British influence and setting the stage for future conflicts over land and governance between European powers and their colonies.