Multiple Choice. Review the information concerning the 1763 Treaty of Paris and answer the question. Terms of the 1763 Treaty of Paris Ended the conflict between Great Britain and France over control of North America Great Britain awarded control of all land east of the Mississippi River Spain awarded control of all land west of the Mississippi River At the conclusion of the French and Indian War, France was defeated in North America, and Great Britain was deeply in debt. In 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed and brought an end to the costly conflict. Which diagram illustrates the impact of the treaty on growing tensions between colonists and the British government, eventually culminating in the American Revolution?

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To illustrate the impact of the 1763 Treaty of Paris on growing tensions between colonists and the British government, we can consider a diagram that outlines key factors and consequences stemming from the treaty:

  1. Treaty of Paris (1763)

    • Ended French and Indian War
    • Great Britain gained significant territory
  2. Immediate Effects

    • Great Britain deeply in debt
    • Increased British military presence in North America
  3. Colonial Reaction

    • Resentment over increased taxes and military costs
    • Restrictions on westward expansion (Proclamation of 1763)
  4. Growing Tensions

    • Colonists felt their interests were being ignored
    • Rights and liberties perceived as under threat
  5. Culmination in Revolution

    • Rise of the idea of self-governance
    • Formation of groups opposing British rule (e.g., Sons of Liberty)

The right diagram would visually showcase these points, connecting the treaty's outcomes with the subsequent colonial dissatisfaction and eventual push for independence. While I can't create a visual diagram here, an appropriate choice would likely depict these linkages clearly, illustrating how the Treaty of Paris contributed to the brewing conflict that led to the American Revolution.