France-Britain North America: War Outcome and 1763 Proclamation

Overview

  • France controlled present-day Canada and the Ohio River Valley.

Aftermath: Territorial and Political Changes

  • The British victory in the French and Indian War expelled France from most of North America; the Ohio River Valley opened to colonial settlement.

Proclamation of 1763

  • Proclamation of 17631763 forbade colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains; angered colonists and signified a shift in the imperial-colony relationship.

Economic Consequences

  • Britain incurred large debts due to the war, influencing future policy and taxation considerations.