What were the causes of the Seven Years' War?

For at least two years, war raged along the American frontier without becoming a cause in Europe. By 1756, the colonial conflict merged into a European conflict involving France, Austria, and Russia against Prussia and Britain. read more

<< The Pelham Ministry - Seven Years War - The Newcastle Ministry and the Seven Years War >> Map of the Prussian area of the Seven Years War, 1756-1763 [By 1745] The storm-clouds were lowering not only for Great Britain but for all Europe. read more

The Seven Years' War (1756-1763) was caused by ongoing tension between Great Britain and France as well as Russian and Austrian fears of Prussia's growing power in Europe, and it resulted in further colonial supremacy for Great Britain and widespread acknowledgement of Prussia as a major European power. read more

Video: Seven Years' War: Summary, Causes & Effects Many historians argue that without the Seven Years' War, the Revolution would not have taken place. Develop an understanding of the Seven Years' War, specifically the impact of the conflict on the American Colonies and their desire to break from England. read more