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==Background==
==Background==
In the [[Diplomatic Revolution]] of 1756, the French, Austrians and Russians made an [[Military alliance|alliance]] against Prussia, resulting in assistance from Great Britain, who saw Hanover, threatened by France's militaristic style. The British hoped that these alliances would bring peace to Europe, but instead this was one of the major causes.
In the [[Diplomatic Revolution]] of 1756, the French, Austrians and Russians made an [[Military alliance|alliance]] against Prussia, resulting in assistance from Great Britain, who saw Hanover, threatened by France's militaristic style. The British hoped that these alliances would bring peace to Europe, but instead this was one of the major causes.
== Course of the war ==
=== 1756 ===
Although British Prime Minister, the [[Duke of Newcastle]], remained optimistic that war wouldn't break out, the French [[Battle of Minorca|attacked Minorca]].
==References==
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