Which territory did Britain gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

• A. Florida
• B. Louisiana
• C. The eastern half of North America
• D. California

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how the Treaty of Paris in 1763 redrew North American map after the Seven Years’ War. France gave Britain control of Canada and all lands east of the Mississippi River, which means Britain suddenly owned the eastern half of North America. That broad shift is what the description is capturing. Florida did move to Britain from Spain in this treaty, and Louisiana went to Spain, while California wasn’t part of these terms. So the most accurate summary of Britain’s gains is that they secured the eastern half of the continent.