Seven Years' War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seven-years-war

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary belligerents?Great Britain, Prussia, France, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Spain, and various Indigenous nations
2. What is the key treaties?Treaty of Paris (1763) and Treaty of Hubertusburg (1763)
3. What was the Seven Years' War and why was it called a global fight?It was a war that lasted seven years and involved many countries around the world, like a giant game of tag.
4. Why did Britain and France fight each other during the war?They wanted to control trade routes and colonies, like gold and spices, and to have more power.

Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.
Balance of Power: A state of stability where no single nation is strong enough to dominate others.