The major conflict during the 1700s in North America between France and Britain was the French and Indian War (1754-1763), part of the larger Seven Years’ War. This struggle was primarily over territorial disputes and trade routes in North America, with both British colonists and French forces allied with various Native American tribes. The war began over competing land claims in the Ohio River Valley and escalated into a full-scale conflict. The war's outcome saw Britain emerge victorious, gaining significant territories in Canada and India. However, the war also led to increased taxes on the American colonies, sowing the seeds of discontent that would ultimately contribute to the American Revolution.