Question

which of the following happened as a result of the french and indian war?

native tribes learned they could manipulate the rivalries between france and england for their own benefit.

the bond between colonists and the english back home was strengthened after fighting a common enemy.

england gained french lands east of the mississippi river and spain got everything to the west.

france lost all its holdings in north america and the caribbean, while england retained all of its territory and gained some.

Explanation:

Analyze the geopolitical outcomes of the war

Using the French and Indian War Causes knowledge point, we evaluate the geopolitical shifts resulting from the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The treaty redrew the colonial map of North America, ending France's presence on the continent.

Evaluate the territorial distribution

Under the terms of the 1763 treaty:

• Great Britain claimed all French territory east of the Mississippi River, including Canada and Florida (ceded by Spain).
• Spain, as an ally of France, received French territory west of the Mississippi River (Louisiana territory) to compensate for its loss of Florida.

Assess the incorrect options

• Native manipulation: Native tribes lost their ability to play European powers against each other because France was removed from the region.
• Colonist-British bond: The war actually strained relations due to British war debt, leading to taxation and colonial protests.
• French holdings: France retained some valuable sugar islands in the Caribbean (like Guadeloupe and Martinique), making the claim that they lost all Caribbean holdings incorrect.

Answer:

• Native tribes learned they could manipulate the rivalries between France and England for their own benefit.
• The bond between colonists and the English back home was strengthened after fighting a common enemy.
• England gained French lands east of the Mississippi River and Spain got everything to the west. (Correct answer)
• France lost all its holdings in North America and the Caribbean, while England retained all of its territory and gained some.