In Europe, what was the French and Indian War called?

What we call the French and Indian War was called the "Seven Years War" in Europe. This war was part of the ongoing conflict between Great Britain and France (although this particular war involved other countries on each side). These countries had been in conflict on and off with one another for centuries. read more

The French and Indian War was the first war that started in North America and spread to Europe. It involved the French based in Canada on one side against the British based in New England and the middle colonies on the other side. read more

What we call the French and Indian War was called the "Seven Years War" in Europe. This war was part of the ongoing conflict between Great Britain and France (although this particular war involved other countries on each side). These countries had been in conflict on and off with one another for centuries. read more

In Europe, the French and Indian War was called the Seven Years' War. The Seven Years' War lasted between 1756 and 1763. The war was a conflict between a group of European nations headed by Britain, and an opposing group headed by France. read more

From a British American point of view, the colonists were fighting against the French and the Indians, hence the name 'French and Indian War'. In Europe and elsewhere, it was and still is known as the Seven Years War. read more