The first truly global war was?
Correct answer: A. Seven years war
- A. Seven years war
- B. Hundred years war
- C. WWII
- D. Thirty years war
Explanation
The Seven Years' War is often called the first truly global war because fighting and colonial rivalry extended across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. The World Wars came later and were more extensive, but are not usually given this historical label.
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