Advanced Placement US History (AP US History) Practice Exam

What significant event is associated with the Treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian War?

1. England lost all its territories in North America

2. France gained control of Canada and Florida

3. England acquired all of France's territories in North America

4. The establishment of a joint British-French territory

The correct answer is: England acquired all of France's territories in North America

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, marked the end of the French and Indian War, which was the North American theater of the broader Seven Years' War. One of the most significant outcomes of this treaty was that England gained control over vast territories previously held by France in North America. This acquisition included Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi River, dramatically altering the balance of power on the continent. The treaty effectively relegated France to a minor presence in North America, as they would retain only a few small islands in the Caribbean and fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland. The acquisition of these territories positioned England as the dominant colonial power in North America, setting the stage for future conflicts between the British government and its American colonies in the years to come. This transfer of power had long-lasting implications for the political landscape leading into the American Revolution and beyond.