feb 19, 1763 - Treaty of Paris 1763
Description:
France cedes the area from the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains to Britain; France had already secretly given Louisiana to Spain in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, but Spain did not take possession until 1769. New Orleans, however, remained in French hands. Spain ceded East Florida to Britain. France lost all of its territory in mainland North America except for the territory of Louisiana west of the Mississippi River.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 19, 1763
Now
~ 261 years ago
