Seven Years War - 3 Minute History

The video covers the aftermath of the Austrian War of Succession, highlighting unresolved territorial disputes in North America. It details the diplomatic shifts leading to the Seven Years' War, including alliances between major European powers. The narrative follows the military engagements across Europe, North America, and India, emphasizing British successes and economic strains on France. The entry of Spain into the war and the eventual peace negotiations in 1763 are discussed, along with the war's long-term impacts, such as the American and French Revolutions.

What were the main consequences of the peace treaties that ended the Austrian War of Succession?

How did the British colonists respond to the French building forts in the Ohio Valley?

What led to the diplomatic revolution in 1756 involving Austria, France, and Russia?

What were the outcomes of the battles faced by Frederick the Great of Prussia during the war?

How did the death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia impact the course of the war?