The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763 after the French and Indian War, had a significant effect on France by resulting in the loss of nearly all its North American territories. France ceded Canada and all of its lands east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain, effectively ending its colonial presence in that region. Additionally, France ceded Louisiana to Spain as compensation for Spain's loss of Florida to Britain. This dramatic reduction in territorial holdings severely weakened France's influence in North America and marked the decline of its colonial empire in that region.
What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?
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