- Also known as "King William's War and Queen Anne's War in North America".
- Fought over territorial claims in Europe; spilled over into America between settlers who supported William of Orange and James II of England.
Queen Anne's War (1701-1713)
- Expansion of King William's War. Fought principally over who would succeed the throne of Spain due to lack of heir.
- In North America, fighting involved France (including allies First Nations and Spain) opposing the English colonists along the frontier.
War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713)
- Expanded conflict which drew most European states of the Spanish succession. Included Queen Anne's War in North America
- Resulted in Great Britain taking possession of Nova Scotia as well as Newfoundland