Question

How did Britain’s status as a world power change after the Seven Years’ War?

Answer 1

The Seven Years War had a big impact on the balance of power in North America and the world.Thus, Great Britain and Spain now controlled much of North America. The British colonies were now safe from attack by France. Throughout the world, Great Britain's reputation as a world power was enhanced.

Answer 2

Britain's status as a world power changed in the following ways after the seven years war.

• The seven years was a conflict that lasted from 1754 to 1763.
• It began as the French and Indian war but after the entry of other major European powers, it became known as the seven years' war.
• It was fought by Great Britain, Prussia, and Portugal on one side and France, Spain, and Austria on the other side as the major powers. Russia started on the French side but later switched sides.
• The war led to Britain becoming the worlds emminent colonial power and undisputed masters of the sea.
• French and Spanish colonial power had been shattered and Britain gained much of their colonial territories in North America.
• This meant that Britain was now the top dog in the list of world powers.

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