Final answer:
The French and Indian War, part of a series of conflicts between France and Britain, culminated with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, cementing British dominance in North America but also setting the stage for future American involvement in international disputes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The period from February 1793 when the French declared war on Britain, until 1815, saw not only the hostilities between these two nations but also involved other conflicts, including the French and Indian War. This war, which is also known as the Seven Years' War in Europe, was a struggle between Britain and France for control over North American territories. The war began in 1754, with the first sparks in the Ohio River Valley due to competing territorial claims, leading to the Battle of Quebec in 1760 which was a turning point towards British victory. British control over North America was solidified with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, where Great Britain gained vast territories including Canada and lands east of the Mississippi River. This victory was celebrated by the British Empire which had now become a global entity. However, the war also laid the seeds for future conflicts involving the United States, such as the undeclared Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812 with Great Britain. The Napoleonic Wars, between France and Britain, from 1803 to 1815, also impacted American trade and foreign policy. In the wake of these wars, various strategies including the Embargo of 1807 were implemented, aiming to address ongoing tensions and maritime disputes. A European peace was eventually established, remaining in place until the onset of World War One in 1914.