# Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years' War (1763)

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Britain gained extensive territories in North America and elsewhere from France and Spain. Within the broader Georgian Britain period, parliamentary government, industrialization, imperial expansion, war with France and political reform turned Britain into a global commercial and military power. This event is placed at 1763 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The settlement confirmed Britain as the leading global maritime and colonial power.

## Why it matters
The settlement confirmed Britain as the leading global maritime and colonial power.

Ruler at the time: [George III](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years' War](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Treaty+of+Paris+ends+the+Seven+Years%27+War&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years' War](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Treaty+of+Paris+ends+the+Seven+Years%27+War)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281700%E2%80%931799%29)
- [The National Archives — empire and industry resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)