Seven Years War: Dispute Between Britain And France

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The Seven Years’ War involved a dispute between Britain and France. While the strain amid these two countries began during several previous incidents it was the dispute that transpired in America in which it was labeled The French and Indian War. The issue regarding this particular conflict concerned a desirable location among the Ohio River valley that would expand trading operations as well as colonies in the Illinois territory1.

In any case, interestingly, the Seven Years’ War or the French and Indian War did not persist for seven years it actually lasted for nine years2. Although opposition initiated in 1754, Britain did not officially proclaim war on France until May 18, 1756. Afterward, it took France about three weeks to retort. Nonetheless,

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