Basic Facts
What years did the Seven Years’ War take place?
1756–1763
Which two countries were the main rivals during the war?
Britain and France
Which country benefited the most from the war?
Britain
What kind of war was the Seven Years’ War considered?
A global/worldwide war
Which country fought alongside Britain in Europe?
Prussia
Which country lost most of its overseas colonies?
France
Name two continents where the war was fought.
Europe, North America, India, Africa, Caribbean
Which country joined France later in the war?
Spain
How did the war affect European finances?
Massive debt and financial strain
Why is the Seven Years’ War sometimes called the first “world war”?
It was fought on multiple continents
What country emerged as a major European power after the war?
Prussia
What major revolution was influenced by the war’s outcome?
The American and French Revolutions
What major global issues were nations fighting over during the war?
Territory, power, trade, and influence
Why did countries join the war in the first place?
To protect or expand land and influence
Why did the war change the global balance of power?
Empires shifted and Britain became dominant