- Britain gained Canada and Florida from France
- Britain gained most of India from France
- Britain gained control of the Caribbean Sea
2. Ended French dominance in Europe
- France lost its status as the leading European power
- France lost most of its overseas territories
- France was forced to pay a huge war indemnity
3. Led to the rise of Prussia
- Prussia emerged from the war as a major European power
- Prussia gained control of Silesia from Austria
- Prussia became a rival to Britain and France
4. Sparked the American Revolution
- Britain emerged from the war with a large debt and increased taxes
- The American colonists resented the taxes and eventually rebelled
- The American Revolution led to the independence of the United States
5. Changed the balance of power in Europe
- The Seven Years' War resulted in a number of territorial changes and political realignments
- The war led to a new balance of power in Europe, with Britain and Prussia as the dominant powers
- The balance of power in Europe would remain relatively stable until the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789