Treaty of Paris Ends the Seven Years' War

February 10, 1763

Britain kept Canada, Florida, and unquestioned dominion east of the Mississippi. France kept Guadeloupe (it made more sugar). Spain received Louisiana as compensation. The global balance had tipped decisively toward London - and the British taxpayer, facing a huge war debt, began eyeing the American colonies. The peace left France humiliated and hungry for revenge, which arrived fifteen years later at Yorktown.