What came to be known as the Seven Years' War had roots in colonial America in conflicts between Great Britain and France in 1754, when the British sought to expand into territory claimed by the French in North America. … See more

In North America
The boundary between British and French possessions in North America was largely undefined in the 1750s. France had long claimed the entire 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

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). In English-speaking Canada—the balance of Britain's former … 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