Treaty of Paris 1763: The Peace That Redrew North America

The Rise of Colonialism: How Europe Divided the World — Fexingo History · Jul 31, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Lucas and Luna examine the Treaty of Paris of 1763, the agreement that ended the Seven Years' War and dramatically reshaped European colonial empires. They discuss how France ceded Canada and the Louisiana territory east of the Mississippi to Britain, while Spain gave up Florida. The episode explores the strategic calculations—why Britain chose to keep Guadeloupe over Canada, and how the peace set the stage for Pontiac's War and, ultimately, the American Revolution. Learn about the key figures like William Pitt, the roles of Spain and Portugal, and the global ripple effects of a…