A Treasure Hunt on the role of the Great Britain in TheSeven Years’ War

Introduction

The 20^th century was a one that astonished people by its scope and immensity so nowadays people are accustomed to the idea that the scope and the immensity are the features of the latest period of human history but it is not an immutable rule. Sometimes the colossal events took place centuries ago. The Seven Years’ War was one of the most vivid examples of it. Despite the fact it occurred in the middle of the 18^th century its scale and the consequences were so grandiose that some historians consider it the World War. You can make your opinion are they right or not surfing the links below.

The Questions

·         When did the war start?

·         What were the reasons for the Great Britain to be involved in the war?

·         What countries were involved in the war?

·         What economic and strategic interests were the reasons of the war?

·         What were the strong points of the British strategy?

·         What political changes were the consequences of the war?

Internet Resources

·         www.historyofwar.org/articles/wars_sevenyears.html

·         http://www.heritage.nf.ca/exploration/7years.html

·         http://www.answers.com/topic/seven-years-war

·         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Years'_War

The Big Question

How does the present world order connected with the results of the Seven Year’s War? Can this war be viewed as the world war? Why?