North America, 1713

The signature of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, which ended the War of Spanish Succession, changed considerably the territorial claims of European powers in North America. France lost Acadia, recognized the control of Britain over Newfoundland and the Hudson Bay. However, by having access to the Mississippi, Nouvelle France extended to Louisiana. Source: Bercson, D., et al. (1992). Colonies: Canada to 1867. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson.