Question

Britain acquired Canada from France __________.

a. through the Louisiana Purchase
b. through the Treaty of Paris, at the end of the Seven Years’ War
c. following the American Revolution
d. through a complicated series of trades for territories

Answer 1

Britain acquired Canada from Frace by a treaty after a war, and more specifically b. through the Treaty of Paris, at the end of the Seven Years’ War, on February 10, 1763.

Answer 2

Answer: b. through the Treaty of Paris, at the end of the Seven Years’ War.

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 was signed between the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain. It declared Great Britain's victory over France and Spain and put an end to the Seven Years' War.

France ceded much of its territory in North America to Great Britain, including Canada. However, Great Britain agreed to protect Roman Catholicism in these territories.