What was the Seven Years War called?

The Seven Years' War is often referred to as the first "global war" due to its widespread conflicts across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, and India. In North America, it is known as the French and Indian War, highlighting the struggle between British and French colonial forces, along with their respective Indigenous allies. The war lasted from 1756 to 1763 and significantly altered the balance of power in the world, laying the groundwork for future colonial conflicts.