February 10 in American History

February 10, 1763 — the Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War

Britain's victory over France gave it control of most of North America east of the Mississippi — and left it deep in debt. To pay for the war, Britain began taxing the colonies, setting off the chain of resentments that led to revolution. The war that made Britain dominant planted the seeds of losing America.

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What happened on February 10 in American history?

In 1763: the Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. Britain's victory over France gave it control of most of North America east of the Mississippi — and left it deep in debt.

Why is February 10 significant?

Britain's victory over France gave it control of most of North America east of the Mississippi — and left it deep in debt. To pay for the war, Britain began taxing the colonies, setting off the chain of resentments that led to revolution. The war that made Britain dominant planted the seeds of losing America.

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