British and French Dominions of North America, 1763 | State Historical Society of Iowa

The 1863 map shows the boundary between the British and French claims in North America at the conclusion of the French and Indian War.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Sayer, Robert, "An accurate map of North America describing and distinguishing the British and French dominions on this great continent according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th February 1763," 1763

Description

The 1763 map defines the borders between French and British land claims at the end of the French and Indian War (Seven Years War). It shows British land claims extending to the Mississippi River and the French in control of Louisiana, to the west of the Mississippi. It also shows the claims of British colonies in North America extending to the Mississippi.

Source-Dependent Questions

At the end of the French and Indian War, the British claimed land up to the Mississippi River, as shown on this map including the forts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia. As you observe this map of the U.S. in 1783, what conclusions can you draw about the strategic importance of these forts over time.
Observe the boundaries of the colonies as they are drawn on this map. Compare them to modern state boundaries and form a hypothesis to explain the similarities and the differences.

Citation Information

Sayer, Robert, "An accurate map of North America describing and distinguishing the British and French dominions on this great continent according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th February 1763," 1763. Courtesy of Library of Congress