The war had also brought to an end the "Old System" of alliances in Europe, In the years after the war, under the direction of Lord Sandwich, the British did try to re-establish this system. But after her surprising grand success against a coalition of great powers, European states such as Austria, The Dutch Republic, Sweden, Denmark-Norway, Ottoman Empire, and Russia now saw Britain as a greater threat than France and did not join them, while the Prussians were angered by what they considered a British betrayal in 1762. Consequently, when the American War of Independence turned into a global war between 1778–83, Britain found itself opposed by a strong coalition of European powers, and lacking any substantial ally. COUNT 5
QSN1 What British nobleman attempted to retain European alliances following the Seven Years' War? ANS1 Lord Sandwich QSN2 What countries joined Britain as allies? ANS2 lacking any substantial ally QSN3 Did the European countries see Britain or France as a greater threat? ANS3 now saw Britain as a greater threat than France QSN4 When did the American War of Independence turn into a global conflict? ANS4 1778–83 QSN5 What drove Prussia away from renewing its alliance with Britain? ANS5 Prussians were angered by what they considered a British betrayal in 1762