Consequences of the Seven Years War

John Green discusses the Seven Years War, highlighting its global nature and impact. The war involved major powers like Britain and France, with battles in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and India. Native Americans played a significant role, often siding with the French. The war's outcome weakened France and strained Britain's finances, leading to increased taxes on American colonists, which fueled the American Revolution. The war marked the end of France's significant presence in North America and the beginning of Britain's second empire.

Why do historians find wars appealing to study?

• They are simple to understand.

• They always result in peace.

• They are easy to predict.

• They have clear beginnings, middles, and ends.

What was the Seven Years War also known as?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The American Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of Austrian Succession

Which famous American figure was involved in the early battles of the Seven Years War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

What was a significant outcome for Native Americans after the Seven Years War?

• They lost the ability to play European powers against each other.

• They became allies with the British.

• They formed a new nation.

• They gained more land.

Which region was a major source of gum Arabic, a key trade item during the war?

• Caribbean

• North America

• Senegal

• India

What was the Black Hole of Calcutta?

• A famous battle in Europe

• A notorious event in India during the war

• A naval battle in the Caribbean

• A treaty signed in Paris

Who was Robert Clive?

• A British politician

• An American colonist

• A French general

• A leader of the British East India Company

What was a major consequence of the Seven Years War for Britain?

• It lost its first empire.

• It became a French colony.

• It lost all its colonies.

• It gained control of the French mainland.

How did the Seven Years War contribute to the American Revolution?

• It caused Britain to impose taxes on American colonists.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It created a new American government.

• It resulted in the Boston Tea Party.

What was a significant economic impact of the Seven Years War on Britain?

• It reduced national debt.

• It resulted in free trade agreements.

• It increased national debt significantly.

• It led to the discovery of gold.