The main feature of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1763 was the conclusion of the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War in North America) and the resulting territorial changes. The treaty significantly altered the balance of power in North America and Europe. Great Britain acquired Canada and Florida, while France ceded Louisiana to Spain. This treaty marked the end of French colonial ambitions in North America, leading to British dominance over the continent. The treaty's implications contributed to rising tensions between the British government and its American colonies, setting the stage for future conflicts and ultimately the American Revolution.