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__Seven Years War 1756-1763__ One of the major wars in the 18th century was the Seven Years War. This war was involved all of the major powers at that time, and pitted Britain, Prussia, and small German states against Austria, France, Russia, and Sweden. It was the decisive round in the Franco-British competition for a colonial empire. The fighting started in North America, and the French allied with Native Americans to build a fort in west Pennsylvania to protect their claims. One year after, a Virginia force attacked a small group of French soldiers and the war for Canada had begun. Britain became involved and used their superior naval power to defeat many French fleets. Finally, Britain defeated Montcalm’s army, which sealed the fate of France in North America. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris and France lost Louisiana to Spain, many parts of India, and all territory east of the Mississippi River. The war helped Britain to realize its goal of monopolizing a vast trading and colonial empire for its exclusive benefit.