1761

1761 was a year in the eighteenth century marked largely by the ongoing global conflict of the Seven Years' War. The war involved major European powers and extended to their colonial empires, affecting North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, India, and the Pacific. Military operations continued across different theaters as Britain, Prussia, and their allies sought to curb French and allied influence, while France, Austria, Spain, and others defended or expanded their interests. In addition to military actions, administrative and political measures tied to the war effort shaped governance in various regions. The year also took place within the broader context of the Enlightenment, with continuing advances in science, geography, and navigation that fed imperial administration and global trade. The Seven Years' War would not conclude until the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which redrew colonial possessions and had lasting geopolitical effects.