7 (1 Jan 1754 Jahr – 1 Jan 1763 Jahr)

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(7 year war, aka the French and Indian war) First global war. Fought in north America, Europe, south America, coast of Africa, India, and the Philippines

Brittain v France over control of America, India, and dominance in Europe.

In north America: British colonist wanted to expand west, land owned by the French. Also about trade: French want access to trade with Amerindians, and Spain wants access to sugar islands + metals. Much early fighting done by colonial militias. French were generally better to Amerindians, so many fought on their side.

French keeps losing battles, and eventually loses. Signs Treaty of Paris.
*Limits french presence in India and North America
*greatly increased British debt, so Britain taxes colonies, which was a primary cause for the revolution

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