Feature History - Seven Years' War

Feature History
14 Jan 201715:19

Summary

TLDRThe script delves into the Seven Years War, an 18th-century global conflict that shaped the future of colonial powers. It discusses the war's causes, including territorial disputes and power struggles, and its effects, such as the American and French Revolutions. The narrative covers key battles, alliances, and the war's impact on Europe, the Americas, India, and colonial powers, highlighting how it laid the groundwork for Britain's dominance and the eventual rise of Napoleon.

Takeaways

  • 🏰 The Seven Years War (1756-1763) was a global conflict involving major European powers, with far-reaching effects on world history.
  • 👑 Maria Theresa's succession to the Holy Roman Empire throne in 1740 sparked the War of Austrian Succession, which was a precursor to the Seven Years War.
  • 🤺 Frederick the Great of Prussia challenged Maria Theresa's inheritance, leading to territorial disputes and the expansion of Prussian influence.
  • 📜 The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 ended the War of Austrian Succession but left unresolved tensions that contributed to the Seven Years War.
  • 🌍 The Seven Years War spanned multiple continents, including North America, where it was known as the French and Indian War, and India, where the East India Company sought to establish dominance.
  • 🛡️ Britain and France were the main colonial rivals in North America, with the British ultimately gaining the upper hand and territorial control.
  • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The war at sea was a critical aspect, with naval power becoming a decisive factor in global trade routes and colonial dominance.
  • 🇫🇷 France's involvement in the war was marked by internal divisions and strategic errors, leading to significant losses in both Europe and its colonies.
  • 🇷🇺 Russia's entry and exit from the war had a significant impact on the conflict's outcome, particularly with the Treaty of St. Petersburg leading to their withdrawal.
  • 🏛️ The Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusberg in 1763 marked the official end of the Seven Years War, with most territories returning to pre-war conditions.
  • 🌐 The war's aftermath set the stage for future conflicts and revolutions, including the American Revolution and the French Revolution, shaping the modern world.

Q & A

  • What is the Seven Years War often referred to as?

    -The Seven Years War is often referred to as the world's war before World Wars were cool.

  • Why were the American and French Revolutions listed as reasons for the Seven Years War?

    -The Seven Years War is considered to have significant impacts that contributed to the causes of the American and French Revolutions, making it a precursor to these events.

  • What is the significance of Maria Theresa's inheritance in the context of the Seven Years War?

    -Maria Theresa's inheritance of her father's titles and territories, including the Archduchess of Austria, was a clear cause for the war, as it led to the War of Austrian Succession and set the stage for the Seven Years War.

  • Who was Frederick II of Prussia, and what was his role in the Seven Years War?

    -Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, played a significant role in the Seven Years War by challenging Habsburg power, seizing control of the Austrian region of Silesia, and demonstrating strategic prowess throughout the conflict.

  • What was the Treaty of La Chapelle in 1748, and what were its outcomes?

    -The Treaty of La Chapelle in 1748 ended the War of Austrian Succession, with a focus on Prussia annexing Silesia, leaving France out of the picture and offending Louis XV and Maria Theresa.

  • How did the alliances shift during the Seven Years War?

    -Alliances shifted significantly during the Seven Years War, with longtime rivals Britain and France sorting out their differences and forming new alliances, such as Britain aligning with Prussia and France with Austria.

  • What was the French and Indian War, and how does it relate to the Seven Years War?

    -The French and Indian War was the North American theater of the Seven Years War, where tensions grew between the British and French over colonial claims in North America, leading to a conflict that started earlier than the European theater.

  • What was the impact of the Seven Years War on colonial powers and native tribes in North America?

    -The Seven Years War significantly impacted colonial powers and native tribes in North America, as it led to the British gaining dominance over French territories and the native tribes losing their power to play the rival empires off one another.

  • How did the East India Company's actions contribute to the Seven Years War?

    -The East India Company's actions contributed to the Seven Years War by waging economic war against Dutch, French, and independent companies, attempting to seize a monopoly over valuable resources in India, which led to conflicts on the subcontinent.

  • What were the consequences of the Seven Years War for the major powers involved?

    -The consequences of the Seven Years War were significant, with Britain cementing its position as a great power, France beginning a rapid decline leading to the French Revolution, and Prussia solidifying its status under Frederick the Great despite the challenges faced during the war.

  • How did the Seven Years War set the stage for future conflicts and the expansion of the British Empire?

    -The Seven Years War set the stage for future conflicts by establishing new colonial boundaries and power dynamics, leading to the expansion of the British Empire and subsequent conflicts such as the American Revolution, which was partly a result of the financial strain and new taxes imposed on the colonies after the war.

Outlines

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🌍 The Seven Years War: A Global Conflict

The Seven Years War, a monumental conflict that spanned five continents, is introduced as a war that involved all major powers of Europe and had lasting impacts on world history. The video aims to delve into the causes and effects of this war, highlighting its significance in shaping future events like the American and French Revolutions. The narrative begins with the European context, focusing on the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI's passing and his daughter Maria Theresa's inheritance, which sparked the War of Austrian Succession. Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, challenged Maria Theresa's inheritance, leading to a conflict that involved France, Spain, Sweden, and other nations. The war's outcome and the Treaty of La Chapelle in 1748 are discussed, emphasizing Prussia's annexation of Silesia and the resulting tensions.

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🏰 The European and Colonial Struggles

This paragraph delves deeper into the European theater of the Seven Years War, detailing the alliances and conflicts that shaped the war. Maria Theresa's desire to reclaim Silesia is contrasted with Louis XV of France's ambitions to rival British colonial power and Elizabeth of Russia's aim to conquer eastern Prussia. Frederick II's strategic moves and the invasion of Saxony in 1756 are highlighted, marking the official start of the war. The paragraph also covers the British focus on North America, where the French and Indian War unfolded, and the strategic importance of controlling territories and trade routes. The narrative touches on the involvement of native tribes and the economic warfare waged by the East India Company in India, setting the stage for a global conflict.

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🛡️ The Turning Tides of War

The narrative shifts to the challenges faced by Frederick II and the Prussian forces as they battle against overwhelming odds. Despite initial successes, Prussia finds itself surrounded by enemies, with France, Austria, and Russia threatening its survival. The British, meanwhile, focus on their naval superiority and colonial conquests, particularly in North America and India. The paragraph highlights key battles, such as the Battle of Louisbourg, and the strategic importance of naval power in determining the outcome of the war. The French and Indian War in North America and the conflicts in India are discussed, with the British emerging as dominant forces. The paragraph concludes with the setbacks faced by Frederick II and the precarious situation of Prussia by 1760.

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🏹 The Aftermath and Legacy of the Seven Years War

The final paragraph summarizes the conclusion and aftermath of the Seven Years War. The death of Elizabeth of Russia and the subsequent withdrawal of Russia from the war, along with Sweden's exit, are noted as pivotal moments that altered the course of the conflict. The Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusberg in 1763 are highlighted as the agreements that ended the war, restoring pre-war conditions. The paragraph also discusses the significant territorial losses faced by France, which ceded Canada to Britain and partitioned Louisiana. The British victory is contrasted with the decline of France, which would eventually lead to the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. The impact of the war on colonial powers and the indigenous populations of North America and India is also explored, setting the stage for future conflicts and the rise of the British Empire.

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Keywords

💡Seven Years War

The Seven Years War was a global conflict that took place from 1756 to 1763, involving most of the great powers of Europe. It was a pivotal event that shaped the modern world and is central to the video's theme. The script discusses its causes, such as territorial disputes and power struggles, and its effects, including the influence on the American and French Revolutions.

💡Maria Theresa

Maria Theresa was the Archduchess of Austria and the Holy Roman Empress who inherited numerous titles after the death of her father, Charles VI. Her accession to power is a key event in the script, as it sparked the War of Austrian Succession, which is a precursor to the Seven Years War.

💡Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great, also known as Frederick II of Prussia, is a prominent historical figure in the script. He is depicted as a strategic and ambitious ruler who challenged the Habsburg power and seized Silesia, setting the stage for the wider European conflict.

💡Treaty of La Chapelle

The Treaty of La Chapelle is mentioned in the script as the peace agreement that ended the War of Austrian Succession in 1748. It is significant because it allowed Prussia to keep Silesia, which was a point of contention leading into the Seven Years War.

💡French and Indian War

The French and Indian War is the North American theater of the Seven Years War, as described in the script. It involved British and French colonial powers vying for control over territories in North America, with significant implications for the native tribes and the balance of power in the region.

💡East India Company

The East India Company, a British joint-stock company, is highlighted in the script for its role in the economic and military conflicts in India. The company sought to establish a monopoly over trade in the region, particularly in spices, and was involved in the broader European power struggles of the Seven Years War.

💡Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire, a significant power in India, is mentioned in the context of its decline during the Seven Years War. The script notes that the empire's weakening allowed European powers, particularly the British East India Company, to exert greater influence in the region.

💡Treaty of Paris

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, is one of the peace treaties that ended the Seven Years War. The script refers to it as a key event that marked the conclusion of the conflict and the beginning of a new era in global power dynamics.

💡Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte is alluded to in the script as a figure whose rise to power was indirectly influenced by the outcomes of the Seven Years War. His reign would later reshape Europe, showing the long-term effects of the war.

💡British Empire

The British Empire's expansion is a significant theme in the script, particularly following the Seven Years War. The victory allowed Britain to become the dominant colonial power, leading to the establishment of what would become the largest empire in history.

💡No taxation without representation

The phrase 'no taxation without representation' is a rallying cry mentioned in the script that reflects the sentiment in Britain's American colonies. It foreshadows the growing discontent that would eventually lead to the American Revolution, showing the war's far-reaching consequences.

Highlights

The Seven Years War was a global conflict involving every major power of Europe and spanning five continents.

The war had long-lasting effects, influencing the American and French Revolutions.

The cause of the war can be traced back to 1740 with the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI's passing and Maria Theresa's succession.

Frederick II of Prussia challenged Maria Theresa's inheritance, citing Salic law, and initiated the War of Austrian Succession.

The Treaty of La Chapelle in 1748 ended the War of Austrian Succession, with Prussia annexing Silesia and France feeling sidelined.

The French and Indian War in North America was a precursor to the Seven Years War, starting in 1754.

Native tribes in North America were heavily involved in the conflict due to their alliances with colonial powers.

The East India Company was engaged in economic warfare in India, seeking to monopolize the spice trade.

The Seven Years War officially began in 1756, with Frederick II's invasion of Saxony.

Britain focused on North America, capturing Quebec and Montreal, and solidifying their colonial dominance.

France's naval ambitions were thwarted by the superior British navy, impacting their ability to support colonies.

The death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia in 1762 led to Russia's withdrawal from the war, easing pressure on Prussia.

The Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusberg in 1763 ended the war, with most territories returning to pre-war conditions.

France began a decline post-war, which eventually led to the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise to power.

Britain emerged from the war as a dominant colonial power, setting the stage for the expansion of the British Empire.

The war's aftermath in the Americas led to increased British control and the eventual American Revolution.

The Seven Years War is considered an 18th-century world war, showcasing the global reach and impact of the conflict.

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the Seven Years War a legendary conflict

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that involved every great power of

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Europe spanned five continents and

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affected the world for centuries to come

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its legacy now lives on and dull history

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courses at bore me to tears

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appreciate that

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hello and welcome to feature history

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featuring the Seven Years War the

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world's war before World Wars were cool

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this war of history forever lived on as

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a listed reasons for the American and

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French Revolution honestly I think it's

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way cooler than those two conflicts I

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think I'm safe and assuming we've all

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heard of it maybe even some aspects

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about it but what were the cause of the

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occurrences and the effects the nitty

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gritty so to say well turns out I made a

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video on ER and you're watching it

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should keep doing just that so I'm going

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to attempt to delve into the Herculean

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task as some what have you think of

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explaining the causes of the Seven Years

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I'll disclaimers well I fully understand

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why people describe as such difficult

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tasks because it's hard not to sound

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like a as you try to cover so

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many things at once we'll start with the

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European side of the long torturous

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story the most clear cause for the war

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would bring us back to 1740 with the

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holy roman emperor charles the six is

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passing his daughter maria theresa would

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be the one to succeed him inheriting his

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many titles and becoming the queen of

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Hungary Croatia behemoth and most

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importantly subsided this video the

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Archduchess of Austria and also for the

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purpose of noting she'd become holy Rome

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Empress later in 1745 Butterick ii of

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prussia or as history was reported in

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frederick the great questioned her

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inheritance like a saucy lawyer cited

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salic law as the reason she could not

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inherit these titles but rather he just

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wished to challenge Habsburg power he

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would declare war against Austria and be

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joined by France Spain Sweden and other

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countries I don't care about the war of

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Austrian succession would rage on for

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over half a decade and Frederick took

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the chance to prove it strategic or

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superiority at every opportunity in

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doing so he was able to seize control of

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the Austrian region of South Asia

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dealing a serious blow to tourism the

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war would end with the controversial

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Treaty of La Chapelle and 1748 its

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dominant focus was that of Prussia

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annexing flow Asia leaving France out of

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the picture and seriously offending

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Louis the 15th in the process alongside

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Louise degrading opinion of Frederick so

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had Theresa's opinion to her a lie of

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the war towards a second

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George had managed to escape had decided

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to feed at the cost of Austria and he

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was attempting to pressure Theresa into

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just cutting our losses and letting go

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so asia

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alliances would switch the longtime

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rivals of britain and france decide to

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sort out our lies britain now

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back in Russia and France Austria

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Britain in France with the conflict in

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Europe aside have been brewing their own

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future conflicts ashore in North America

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tensions grew but 1754 Spain's colonial

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claims to the America has lost a

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significant proportion of said

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significance and the British and French

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were invested in the eastern seaboard of

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North America the British possessed most

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of the long days u.s. is Eastern speed

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line whilst France laid claim to a large

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area of the Midwest Louisiana and

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Eastern Canada these claims also the

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French won so not by any stretch of the

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imagination is densely populated many

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regions only deserves a sign that my

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credit either French or British the land

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the native tribes of the area were also

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heavily invested in the conflict as they

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traded with these colonial powers often

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and many operated their Wars and state

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of the resources of foreign powers so

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many decades they have been able to play

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the French and British off of one

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another to retain a form of independence

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and control a line was to be drawn in

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the sand and the major native powers of

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the region would have to choose a side

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the Iroquois and the Cherokees had sided

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with the British walls pretty much

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everyone else big the Hurons Algonquin

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urban are keys and Micmacs would join

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the French the French would need it as

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well given their significant

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disadvantage in numbers due to their

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sparsely populated colonies the war in

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the americas would start earlier than

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the conflict in Europe being dubbed the

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French and Indian War the combat began

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in 1754 the scuffle would usually go

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something like the British saying you

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might have a claim but I've got off for

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it and the French would return where you

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might have your heart the day is got

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three hearts and the British would play

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rematch to sports battle soon and then

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fighting began you're welcome for those

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impressions live with the 15th we call

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this an act of war and George would

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shrugging shoulders

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1754 to 1763 would generally be

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considered as favors for the British

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because whilst not losing much ground

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they weren't able to gain too much

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either with the exception of their

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victory in Acadia the situation so far

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was somewhat weak

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North America of course wasn't the only

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colonies at least eight combat India

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would see its own fair share of warring

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in the subcontinent the ones dominant mu

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: pyres power had been waning for some

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time

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Britain's state-owned company the East

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India Company had been waging economic

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war against Dutch French and independent

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companies in the attempt to seize a

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monopoly over the valuable spices in the

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area the Mughal empires decline and the

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infighting has been experi

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with entities such as the Maratha

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Confederacy the area was left wide open

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to a European annexation whilst the East

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India Company had certainly been a top

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dog in the area for some time it wished

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to officially cement its position

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against the French and the Dutch ideally

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in a war with boats I've heard Britain

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likes boots back in Europe Theresa's

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desire to take back Silesia grew more

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and more her wishes would be accompanied

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by Louie's wishes to see France rival

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British colonial power and Elizabeth of

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Russia's wish to conquer eastern Prussia

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Frederick's fully understood the odds

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that were beginning to stack against him

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and he was not one to sit around with

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his thumb up his ass he knew his enemies

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saw his growing power as highly

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threatening but he was not one to give

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up crushes near the stage with ease to

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avoid being surrounded on all sides have

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been invade the electric of Saxony on

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the 29th of August 1756 igniting the

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powder keg the world has become in the

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process

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welcome to the Seven Years War the war

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began in 1756 or 1754 or 1740 will

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discuss 1756 the war would be fought

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between the two alliances or war parties

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of the convention of Westminster and the

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Treaty of Versailles - no not that one

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the former featuring the states of Great

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Britain and Prussia and France Austria

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and Russia being one Vlada Frederick's

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invasion into Saxony was a success and

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he was able to capture the state but he

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was not granted the momentum he desired

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to push into the Austrian territory of

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Bohemia meanwhile in the Americas his

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luck had begun to turn around as the

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British government poured more and more

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resources into the theatre that would

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mean though that Frederick could not

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expect much assistance from the British

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on the continent Britain had allied with

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Prussia as they saw him as the best fit

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to defend George's title in Hanover

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where he had inherited the title of

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electorate due to hereditary monarch

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bath and return Frederick could hope

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that the British would be able to

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economically France by

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eliminating their colonies which Britain

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would have gladly done anyway as

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Frederick's enemies moved in they

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threatened to tie a noose around

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Frederick's custom splat of a country in

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1757 France moved its forces to

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Prussia's west attempting to seize

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Hanover to accompany this the Austrians

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began to move in as well heading

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straight for Saxony furyk did not falter

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though and he stood his ground and

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convincingly defeated the two army to

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the Saxon despite this heroic victory

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the mood for the Prussians for dampen as

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Austria was able to reunite

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as old territory of Silesia in late 1757

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in addition Sweden saw weakness in

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Russia and sought to reclaim some of

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their own estranged territories in the

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pomeranian war adding yet another threat

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to the north hope for the Prussians

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would only continue to degrade as Russia

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seeds Russia's eastern territories and

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in defense of Austria was met with

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failure Britain's war on the colonies

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was for them thankfully on the lighter

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note on July 17 58 they had taken a

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great victory at the Battle of

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Louisbourg signaling the beginning of

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the end to the franc as said earlier

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though to claim such a victory they had

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been forced to focus almost entirely on

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the Americas leaving Prussia and what

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seemed a death grip 17:59 seemed as if

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it would be the end of Prussia the

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combined Russian and Austrian offensives

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threatened to wipe a Berlin off the map

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after they took victory at the Battle of

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kunais or further could be saved and

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what he entitled the miracle of the

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House of Brandenburg the Russian and

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Austrians had failed to take advantage

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of the opportunity to feed pressure -

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what revenue mask France decided support

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from a multitude of native groups as

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unable to rival Britain's inventory and

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naval cousin from the continent as Lewis

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indecisive attitude left his country

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split between the war in Europe and the

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war in the colonies losing both because

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of it France and Britain along side

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their scuffle and the colonies would

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fight a long war at sea attempted to see

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who truly had enabled supremacy sure we

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all know who that is the day but pretend

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new rules the wave wasn't it solidified

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a concept at the time the fleets that

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each nation held with so large they were

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capable of fighting battles all over the

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globe on five continents should be able

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to find French and British ships

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fighting or rather sinking off the coast

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the warship became the centerpiece of

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any Navy it held the firepower of an

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army and were cost roughly the same as

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one the worid sea would become a vicious

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cycle where every battle mattered the

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one with more ships was able to better

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defend its trade routes with wish to

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obtain greater wealth to build more

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ships on land the British would continue

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their push after their success at

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Lewisburg moving into Canada and

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capturing Quebec and then later Montreal

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stripping France of its footholds and

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any chance of a comeback back in Europe

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France decided they wish to take up its

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own offensive and clean up Austria and

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Russia stupid mistake yet again being

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split between the colonies of seas and

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the continent there

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capable of seeing any success regardless

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of Frederick's earlier miracle he still

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stood on the brink of defeat not able to

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launch any senses into enemy territory

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without certain defeat all fogger could

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do now is sit and wait between 1760 and

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1762 the conflict in Europe began to

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slow so I can afford to touch on some

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other features such as the conflicts in

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India European Wars there when other new

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things also been fought between rival

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companies on leading soil before and the

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Seven Years War but only served to renew

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these squabbles Lily had wished to

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finally see his struggle against the

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East India Company come to a close and

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the originally named French East India

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Company become the company on the

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subcontinent the fighting was mainly

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oriented around the south of India and

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the British would thanks to their robust

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Navy and military discipline were able

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to seize many French settlement and

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forts in the area despite the French

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having the support of than vehicle

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Empire with credence to what is becoming

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a trend here the French being spread too

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thin

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the British were able to see victory

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when they took their rival companies

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capital of one day in 1761 effectively

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ending the war in India the war at sea

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also told the quite familiar story at

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this point

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Britain being an island nation had

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focused heavily on being good at one

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thing in this context Navy the French

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had not lui would find himself in the

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losing side of the cycle of its growth

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earlier and as a consequence of supply

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lines were cut thin and as they

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continued to lose the war

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see they would only increase their

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chances of losing the war on the

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continent to return to the

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aforementioned continent Frederick's

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Locke had not seemed to add Rendell that

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oh it was once again saved when the

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sudden twist of fate his rifle Elizabeth

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died - the largest killer of all history

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health complications she was succeeded

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by her intensely German nephew Peter the

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third in 1762 who just so happened to be

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Frederick's number one fan and would

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sign the treaty of st. Petersburg that

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would see Russia withdraw from the war

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and shortly later Sweden as well in the

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shape of the Treaty of Hamburg with

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Russia's exit from the war all was not

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yet lost for the Treaty of Versailles as

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earlier in 1759 the Spanish monarchs

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Ferdinand the six had died and was

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succeeded by his half-brother Charles

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the third whose ambitious plans to Spain

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would see him and suburban Spain into

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the ward in 1762

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allied earth of course

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servin France Spain itself targeted

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Portugal who had been predominantly

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neutral to this point Portugal was still

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recovering from the devastating Lisbon

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earthquake of 1755 and Joseph the first

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of Portugal had stressed the need to

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rebuild rather than to militarize

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Spain's invasion of Portugal would be

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dubbed the fantastic war as despite

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Spain and Frances overwhelming advantage

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and numbers most troops was succumb to

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hunger disease in low morale

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despite Spain during the war even they

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were not able to research the struggle

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in North America Britain had become far

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too dominant in the colonies down south

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and the new will though a new conflict

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would emerge Portugal's colony of Brazil

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was to be attacked on all sides where

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the Spanish colonies had surrounded it

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the Portuguese would have to fight a

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game of strategy avoiding entering

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battles he could not win they would lose

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some territory but nowhere near as much

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as the Spanish had been counting on

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France had his own idea to turn the war

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around at the proposal of the French

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Foreign Minister shows well a plan with

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certain action to attack Britain

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directly the plan was ambitious costly

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and frankly stupid as Frances expensive

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suite was sunk by the British navies

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before they were even halfway to Britain

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France had lost the naval arms race with

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Russia out of the war

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Spain preoccupied with Portugal and

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France and shambles Frederick's only

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enemy left was the Austrian who we would

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defeat in models battles in the closing

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months of 1762 Frederick's war ended in

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1763 with the trigo Hubertus Berg the

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pre-war conditions were to be restored

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save the million dead people were now

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crippled economies the Seven Years War

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would take four treaties and two of

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which bring the earlier mentioned Treaty

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of st. Petersburg and Hamburg in 1763

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with a combination of the Treaty of

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Paris and the Treaty of Hubertus Berg

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that would be find on the 10th of

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February and 15th of February 1763

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respectfully the war ended in Europe as

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a pre war scenario was to be restored

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and have little some no border changes

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commenced as a consequence of this

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victory Frederick had been able to

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cement each country's position as an

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official great power of Europe another

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consequence this time in the more

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negative connotation of the word France

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began a rapid decline from the Seven

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Years War onward which would famously

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conclude in the French Revolution that

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would subsequently lead to Napoleon's

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reign which would change the face of

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Europe forever if you

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Honda for a moment you might ask now

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that britain's rival was out of the

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picture what is left for britain well a

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little thing called building the largest

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empire to ever exist after the

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resounding success in the Seven Years

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War it seemed as if no one could stop

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them

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in favor of not being too Eurocentric

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here I should also touching the colonies

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they are important to some people 320

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million people to be a bit more exact

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France was made to cede its possessions

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to Canada Britain and partition

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Louisiana between Britain and Spain

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France would also lose their territory

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and India to the British leaving the

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British to soon dominate all of India

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and forth the Indians under colonial

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rule in the Americas the natives no

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longer held any power to play the two

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rival empires off one another leaving

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them to be almost entirely subject to

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the will of the colony the will of the

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colonies would also be shown when they

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preached no taxation without

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representation and had cost a lot of

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money and put Britain in a lot of debt

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to win the war in the Americas given the

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fact that the colonists saw the most

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reward it seems only right they put the

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bill in the form of new taxes I'm pretty

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sure we all know how this little story

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ended the struggle in South America

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between Spain and Portugal would also

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lead to a future war between the two

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thousand 1776 which I'm sure means

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something but for the love of God I'm

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sick of researching the stuff all in all

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the Seven Years War is this epic

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behemoth of a war that whilst it does

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get mentioned is severely unexplored by

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other people today whilst it is easy to

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get lost in the millions of things that

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happened the Seven Years War it really

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is a fascinating setting it's an 18th

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century world war like how cool is that

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alright and the societal and historical

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impact players in if we can pardon our

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history that they have elephants and

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redcoats

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it's so awesome yeah that's the note I'm

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finishing the video on no deep-rooted

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meaning no philosophical that's

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just what you get as always I'd like to

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thank my patrons and personally thank

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you said fur and now as well Roberto

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Lozano means dinner probably butcher

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that horribly yeah yeah

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Seven Years WarGlobal ConflictEuropean HistoryAmerican RevolutionFrench RevolutionColonial StruggleBritish EmpireFrederick the GreatMughal DeclineEast India CompanyNapoleonic Era
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