Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Today in History - May 15, 1756 - The Seven Years War Begins

The Seven Years War Begins - May 15, 1756

    Today in History, the Seven Years War, also known as the French and Indian War in America, begins. Fighting and skirmishes in North America between France and England had already been going on, and this day England declared war on France.
   The Seven Years War ended with the Treaties of Hubertusburg and Paris in 1763.
For more info, go to: History.com-Seven Years War begins 1756

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