The Treaty of Paris had ended the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War). This treaty was signed on February 10, 1763. During the war, Great Britain and France fought for power over North America. This war lasted from 1754 to 1763. The English and French struggled for power over North America for almost a hundred years. To take control of the Indian problem, King George III ordered the Proclamation (the Treaty) in 1763. The Treaty of Paris did not involve Prussia and Austria, who had signed a separate treaty, The Treaty of Hubertusburg, five days later. The Treaty of Paris is usually said to be the point at which France ceded Louisiana to Spain. However, the transfer actually occurred during the 1762 Treaty of Fontainebleau, but was not publicly pronounced until 1764. The current Treaty of Paris called for giving Great Britain the eastern side of the Mississippi, all of which came with Baton Rouge and Louisiana . The east side of New Orleans temporarily remained with the French. This treaty also confirmed Britain's achievements in the war, while also establishing its dominance. Although Spain ...