What was the Treaty of Paris, 1763? Who was involved? What was the result?

The Treaty of Paris, 1763, was a peace agreement that ended the Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War in North America, between Great Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal. The treaty was signed on February 10, 1763, by the representatives of these four countries in Paris, France.

The treaty resulted in significant changes in the balance of power and territorial possessions in North America and around the world. The main outcomes of the treaty were:

- France gave up all its territories in mainland North America to Great Britain, except for a small area of Louisiana west of the Mississippi River, which it had secretly transferred to Spain in another treaty. This meant that France lost its vast colonial empire in Canada and the Mississippi Valley, and Britain became the dominant power in North America.

- France also returned some of its Caribbean islands, such as Guadeloupe and Martinique, to Britain, but kept Saint Lucia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon. France also regained its trading posts in India and Senegal from Britain.

- Spain ceded Florida to Britain, but received Louisiana and Havana from France. Spain also kept its colonies in Central and South America.

- Portugal was not directly involved in the war, but was an ally of Britain. Portugal kept its territories in Brazil and Africa.

The Treaty of Paris, 1763, marked the end of French influence and presence in North America, and opened up new opportunities and challenges for Britain and its colonists. The treaty also set the stage for future conflicts and revolutions in the region.