Effect on Western Europe
nColonial development affected western Europe
economically and diplomatically.
nColonial rivalries added to the persisting hostilities
between nations.
nThe Seven Years’ War, fought in Europe, Asia, and
America, was the first
worldwide war.
nThe colonies brought new wealth to Europe, profiting
merchants and manufacturers.
nNew products changed lifestyles: once-costly sugar
became available to ordinary
people.