# Seven Years' War begins (1756)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1756-seven-years-war-begins
Categories: battle, main-event

Britain entered a global conflict with France fought in Europe, North America, India and at sea. Within the broader Georgian Britain period, parliamentary government, industrialization, imperial expansion, war with France and political reform turned Britain into a global commercial and military power. This event is placed at 1756 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The war became a decisive turning point in the growth of the British Empire.

## Why it matters
The war became a decisive turning point in the growth of the British Empire.

Ruler at the time: [George II](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Seven Years' War begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Seven+Years%27+War+begins&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Seven Years' War begins](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Seven+Years%27+War+begins)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281700%E2%80%931799%29)
- [The National Archives — empire and industry resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)