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The Seven Years' War

The first true World War. Â…Cause and effects!

Jeff Brown
The History of Western Civilization II
Professor Zarrillo




What would the state of the free world be today if the alliance of the war of the Austrian Succession had not reversed in the Seven Years' War? Would we speak French, still be "New England", or perhaps New Spain? The fact is that while we may not know for certain that today's world would be different, you can rest assured that the Seven Years' War set the tone in Europe, and more importantly in North America for the next half century.
The history of the 18th century in Europe was always uncertain. In fact, the history of Europe will show that the fate of the continent, perhaps even the world, was always on the brink. Nations constantly were maneuvering for the upper hand looking to the highest bidder to choose sides with. The war of the Spanish......

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