The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between the British and French empires in North America, primarily over territorial disputes. It involved various Native American tribes who allied with either the French or the British. The war was part of a larger global conflict known as the Seven Years' War. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which resulted in significant territorial gains for the British. France ceded much of its North American territories, leading to increased British control over the region and setting the stage for future tensions with the American colonies.