Seven Years’ War
In short, the Seven Years’ War was a major European conflict for imperial control over the world. The war was fought over three continents as a result of which Britain emerged as a Global power. Although the conflict started over the colonies in North America it eventually expanded to fight for a trade monopoly in India. The end of the war marked the start of the Great British Empire.
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.