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http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/trnsfer/trnsfer6.pdf “Control of Florida/Miami” Reading Passage Peace Treaty of Paris There were two important peace treaties, that were signed in Paris, that had a significant effect on the history of America, Florida, and Miami during the 18th century (1700's): The Peace Treaty of Paris 1763 ended the French Indian War (aka the Seven Years War) The Peace Treaty of Paris 1783 formally ended the War for Independence British Rule In 1763, France, Britain, and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris at the end of the French and Indian War. As part of the treaty, France gave up almost all of its land in North America and Spain gave up Florida. During the French and Indian War, Britain had captured Havana, Spain’s busiest port. In exchange for Havana, the Spanish traded Florida to Britain. The British then divided Florida into two territories: East Florida and West Florida. This time is known as the British Period. In an attempt to bring settlers to East Florida, the British offered land grants to settlers who would come to farm and defend the new British territory. The first governor of East Florida was James Grant. Grant did more to increase the