In which war did Britain and colonists seek to seize territory from the French?

The British and American colonists sought to seize territory from the French during the French and Indian War, which lasted from 1754 to 1763. This conflict was the North American theater of the broader Seven Years' War. It involved the British and their colonies in North America fighting against the French and their Native American allies for control of territory in North America, particularly the Ohio River Valley and Canada.

The war marked a significant turning point in colonial and British relations. The British victory resulted in significant territorial gains for Britain, including Canada and lands east of the Mississippi River. The war also set the stage for future colonial discontent, as the need to pay off war debts led to increased taxation of the colonies, ultimately contributing to the American Revolution.

The other wars listed, such as the War of the Austrian Succession and the English Civil War, did not focus specifically on conflicts between Britain and France for North American territory, and the Great Northern War involved a conflict primarily between Sweden and other powers in Northern Europe, so they are not relevant in this context.