Seven Years' War

Definition

The Seven Years' War was a global conflict fought between 1756 and 1763. It involved every European great power of the time and spanned five continents, affecting Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines.

Related terms

French and Indian War: This is another name for the North American theater (or part) of the Seven Years' War.

Treaty of Paris (1763): The agreement that ended the Seven Years' War. France lost its possessions in North America to Britain.

Imperialism: A policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power by acquiring territories. It often involves economic exploitation which was one of main causes behind wars like Seven Years' war.