1763 - Treaty of Paris Affects Prairie du Rocher

1763 - Treaty of Paris Affects Prairie du Rocher. . , The end of the Seven Years' War, better known to the colonists as the French and Indian War, came not by skirmish but by the Treaty of Paris signed February 1763. Through this all of France's possessions East of the Mississippi were ceded to Britain, with the exception of New Orleans France's rule on the Mississippi had ended and the inhabitants of Prairie du Rocher were faced with and uncertain future. The French and Indians were allies and for the most part, friendly.,

Historical Relevance , 1756 - The 4th Fort de Chartres, made primarily of stone, was substantially completed. , 1756 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. , 1764 - Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau leave Prairie du Rocher to establish a trading post which becomes St. Louis. , 1765 - The 1st St. Joseph's Church built near cemetery., Fair Treatment? The treaty of Paris did contain clauses important to the inhabitants of Prairie du Rocher. , They were allowed to practice the Roman Catholic religion. , They were confirmed in their land holdings. , They were permitted to take their goods and move freely to the other side of the river or elsewhere if desired.

, Though the Illinois country and Louisiana were viewed by France as a drain to finances and readily disposable, the Illinois country was called upon to provide wheat and supplies for the troops on both continents., ⚜️ The treaty was announced on the church door steps after Mass ⚜️.