Summary of Seven Years War
Also known as the French-Indian War the Seven Years’ War was fought between Major European powers like France and Britain over colonial conflict in North America. The war was fought for a total of seven years from 1756 to 1763 over three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia. The war started over a conflict over control of the Ohio River valley in North America but it eventually spread to India in Asia for trade monopoly in the subcontinent. The war was also joined by other European powers like Prussia, Hanover(Germany), Saxony, Austria, France, Russia, Sweden, and Spain.
The Seven Year War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris after which many regions that were previously under France were ceded to Britain both in North America and India. The end of this war was the start of the Great British Empire. The war changed the trajectory of the world and set the stage for future conflicts like the French Revolution and the American War of Independence.
Seven Years’ War | Definition, Summary, Timeline, Causes
The Seven Years’ War was fought between France and Britain on three different continents for imperial control. In the end, Britain emerged victorious and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Many territories that were previously under French control were ceded to Britain. The East Indian company gained the monopoly of trade in the Indian subcontinent by eliminating the French. The war’s end marked the start of the Great British Empire and Britain became a world power.
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