The 18th century was a time of colonialization and bloodshed. Explorers from European countries, including Spain, England, and Portugal, had claimed land in the so-called New World for those countries, leading to conflict with the many Native peoples who already lived there. In Europe and the Americas, battles over land led to the Seven Years' War and its associated conflicts, including the French and Indian War. Detailed sidebars, primary sources, and battle plans are sure to help draw in readers.