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In this war, Admiral Edward Boscawen helped prevent an invasion of Britain by winning the Battle of Lagos, during which Olaudah Equiano carried gunpowder. After failing to stop the capture of Menorca early in this war, Admiral John Byng was executed, which was said to “encourage the others” by Voltaire. The British Empire was first called the “empire on which the sun never sets” following victories in the Caribbean and India in this war. The aftermath of this war’s North American theatre, the French and Indian War, is often linked to the start of the American Revolution. For 10 points, name this war whose main period lasted from 1756 to 1763, as its name suggests. ■END■
ANSWER: Seven Years’ War [accept French and Indian War until read]
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Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 5 | 80% | 0% | 80.75 |
| UK (South) | UK | 8 | 100% | 38% | 81.25 |