Question

Using the map, select the statement below that accurately describes how control changed after the French and Indian War.

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Responses

The English and Spanish claimed present-day Florida and several islands in the Caribbean.
The English and Spanish claimed present-day Florida and several islands in the Caribbean.

The Spanish lost only their holdings west of the Mississippi River.
The Spanish lost only their holdings west of the Mississippi River.

The English and French expanded their holdings in present-day Canada.
The English and French expanded their holdings in present-day Canada.

The French lost all of their holdings on the North American mainland.

Answer 1

Based on the map, the statement that accurately describes how control changed after the French and Indian War is: d. The French lost all of their holdings on the North American mainland.

The map shows four main colors: green for French holdings, red for English holdings, yellow for Spanish holdings, and purple for areas claimed by both English and Spanish.

Comparing the 1682 and 1763 maps, we see that the green area (French holdings) has shrunk significantly and is now limited to the Caribbean islands.

The red area (English holdings) has dramatically expanded, taking over most of the former French territory in North America, from Canada down to the Mississippi River.

The yellow area (Spanish holdings) remains largely unchanged in the eastern part of North America, but there are some minor changes in the west.

The purple area (claimed by both English and Spanish) now encompasses Florida and several Caribbean islands.

Therefore, while the other options might describe some aspects of the change in control, only option d accurately reflects the complete loss of French mainland holdings in North America after the French and Indian War.

Answer 2

After the French and Indian War, control shifted to Great Britain. France lost all its North American possessions except islands in the Caribbean, while Spain lost northern Florida and was given Louisiana. Great Britain became the major power in North America.

Step-by-step explanation:

The control changed after the French and Indian War with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. Under this treaty, France lost all of its North American possessions except islands in the Caribbean, while Spain lost northern Florida and was given Louisiana. Great Britain became the major power in North America, gaining control of all the lands north of Florida and east of the Mississippi River. This made Great Britain the undisputed European power in eastern North America.