How long did the Seven Years' War last?
Nine years
When did it start?
1755
When did it end?
1764
Why was it called the Seven Years' War?
Because the main part of the conflict happened from 1756-1763.
Who were the leaders of the two alliances?
Great Britain and France
Who came out ahead?
Great Britain
Who fired the first shot?
Prussia
Who did most of the Holy Roman Empire join?
France
Who did Russia join?
Both
Who attacked Portugal?
Spain and France
Who won?
Portugal
Which major European power stayed neutral?
Ottoman Empire
What was this war a prequel of?
The World Wars
Why did Austria join?
To recapture Silesia.
Which state was the first to be defeated?
Saxony
What was India's role?
unknown
What ruler's rise changed the balance of power significantly?
Tsar Peter III
Whom did Prussia have its eye on?
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth