The primary consequence of the French and Indian War, fought between 1754 and 1763, was the significant territorial expansion of British influence in North America. The war pitted British colonial forces against French troops and their Native American allies. Following the British victory, the Treaty of Paris in 1763 forced France to cede territories, including Canada and land east of the Mississippi River. However, this territorial gain came with a high price: Britain faced enormous war debts, prompting tax policies that incited discontent among the colonists. This growing tension eventually contributed to the American Revolution.