Seven Years War (jan 1, 1756 – jan 1, 1763)
Description:
Began as dispute over North American land claims b/w France and Great BritainSpread 2 other places; soon involved most major W EE powers
British win: forces seized French Caribbean islands, Spanish Cuba, and the Philippines; but was very expensive 4 Bh, leading to increased taxation, leading 2 American Revolution
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Date:
jan 1, 1756
jan 1, 1763
~ 7 years