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What was the background, major events and results of the seven years war?I just need direct history about the seven years war between the British,...

The Seven Years War, known as the French and Indian War in
America, arose due to conflicts between France and Britain over territories in North
America. Spain was ruled by a Bourbon King, following the War of the Spanish Succession,
and was thus allied with France. It was the first truly world war, and was fought in
North America, Europe and India. An excellent discussion of the War in America and how
it led to the American Revolution is contained in Fred Thompson's Crucible of
War.
A more detailed description of the War in Europe is contained in the
link below.


The major battle in the Americas was the Battle
of Quebec in which forces under General Wolfe defeated a French force under the Marquis
de Montcalm. Both Wolfe and Montcalm died as a result of injuries received in the
battle.


The war ended with the Peace of Paris of 1763 and a
number of ancillary treaties. As a result of the treaty, France withdrew from mainland
North America. France was given the option of retaining French America (basically
Canada) or several islands in the Caribbean. It chose the islands as they were a source
of sugar, a major trade item. French Canada was ceded to Great Britain, and Louisiana
was ceded to Spain.

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