Question

vi. results of the war
as a result of the war:

• ____ gained control of canada and most french land east of the ____ river.
• ______ lost nearly all of its north american territory.
• ______ was removed as a major colonial power in north america.

although britain won the war, it was left with large ____, which later led to increased ____ on the colonies.

Explanation:

These blanks refer to the outcomes of the French and Indian War (part of the Seven Years' War). Britain seized French colonial territory in North America, while France lost most of its holdings there. Britain's war spending created debt, leading to new taxes on its North American colonies.

Answer:

• Britain gained control of Canada and most French land east of the Mississippi River.
• France lost nearly all of its North American territory.
• France was removed as a major colonial power in North America.
• Although Britain won the war, it was left with large war debt, which later led to increased taxes on the colonies.