What were the background major events and results of the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was primarily a conflict between Britain and France over territorial claims in North America. Major events included significant battles such as the Battle of Quebec and the Siege of Fort William Henry. The war resulted in the Treaty of Paris (1763), which ceded vast territories from France to Britain, significantly expanding British colonial influence. However, the war's financial burdens contributed to rising tensions between Britain and its American colonies, ultimately leading to the American Revolution.