1763 Territorial Boundaries in North America
Explore the territorial changes in North America after the French and Indian War with this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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1763 Territorial Boundaries in North America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the map of North America in 1763 to help you answer some questions.
Map of North America after the Treaty of Paris (1763):
1. What major war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, leading to significant territorial changes in North America?
American Revolution
French and Indian War
Seven Years' War (Europe)
War of 1812
2. After 1763, which European power gained control of all territory east of the Mississippi River?
France
Spain
Great Britain
Netherlands
3. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 officially ended the War.
4. Spain gained control of from France as a result of the treaty.
5. The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited British colonists from settling west of the Mountains.
6. After 1763, France retained a significant amount of territory in mainland North America.
True
False
7. The British gained Florida from Spain in the Treaty of Paris (1763).
True
False
8. Explain why the Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British.
9. How did the territorial changes of 1763 impact Native American tribes in North America?