In the historiography of some countries, the war is named after combatants in its respective theatres. In the present-day United States, the conflict is known as the French and Indian War (1754–1763). … See more

For much of the eighteenth century, France approached its wars in the same way. It would let colonies defend themselves or would … See more

The colonial conflict mainly between France and Britain took place in India, North America, Europe, the West Indies, the See more

The Anglo-French hostilities were ended in 1763 by the Treaty of Paris, which involved a complex series of land exchanges, the most important being France's cession to … See more

In North America
The boundary between British and French possessions in North America was largely undefined in the … See more

William Pitt the Elder, who entered the cabinet in 1756, had a grand vision for the war that made it entirely different from previous wars with France. As prime minister, Pitt … See more

Ottoman Empire
Despite being one of the major European powers during this time, the Ottoman Empire was notably neutral during the Seven Years' War. … See more