Question

Which of the following statements related to the 'Seven Years War' was correct?

1. Transfer of Canada from France to England removed the French fear from American minds.
2. Dependence on Britain against a possible French attack was no more needed
3. American colonies decided to face the colonial attitude of the British.

• A. iii only
• B. ii only
• C. All of these
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

The Seven Years' War

• The Seven Years' War, which took place from 1756 to 1763, was a global conflict that involved many of the great powers of the time, including France, Britain, Spain, Austria, and Prussia.
• It is often considered the first global war because it was fought in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.
• The war was fought on multiple continents and involved various alliances and conflicts, fundamentally shaping the geopolitical landscape of the time.
• The main belligerents were Britain and Prussia on one side, and France, Austria, Russia, Sweden, and Spain on the other.
• It was a struggle for colonial and commercial dominance, with each power vying for control of territories and trade routes.
  
  
• In North America, the war had a significant impact as the British and French fought over control of the lucrative fur trade and territorial expansion.
• The British victory ultimately resulted in the transfer of Canada from France to Britain.
• With the French threat eliminated in North America following the transfer of Canada to British control, the American colonies became less dependent on Britain for protection against the French
• The war did contribute to changing perceptions and power dynamics, which eventually played a role in shaping the American colonies' response to British policies leading up to the American Revolution.

Treaty of Paris (1763):

• The war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which redrew the map of colonial possessions.
• France ceded Canada to Britain and gave up its claims to territories east of the Mississippi River.
• Spain ceded Florida to Britain and received Louisiana from France in return.