WI: No Seven Years War?

Exactly what it says on the tin. Would a more 'Diverse Africa-like' Colonial India, Australia, etc. be possible? Do Spain, Sweden, and Portugal retain Superpower status? Would the American Revolution be completely butterflied away?
 
Even with a Seven Years War, it's possible for the first to happen - just have France do better, or Prussia collapse in the face of the Franco-Austro-Russian alliance.

As for the second, Spain has had its day, and even with the Bourbon resurgence I don't see them keeping their long-term empire. Sweden as a power was already dead by the Great Northern War, with its position taken by Russia. Portugal, with Brazil its only colony worth more than a trading post, doesn't have much to go either.

Without a total British victory in North America, there's far less issue over the taxes the colonies have to remit, as well as a continued French presence making the colonies cling closer to Mother Britannia.
 
No British Quebec, French control Ohio-GLakes region. No Spanish Louisiana, French control both sides Mississippi Valley, No 1763 Line. No British Florida.


With the French still in control of Quebec/ Ohio-GLakes, there is no British Settlement in the Region, so more Settlement in Maine/Nova Scotia.
This will Make taking Quebec easier in the 1760's [70's?] War.

The British were planing to take New Orleans in 1762, but the Supplies and Men got diverted to Havana.
With France still in Control of the Ohio, More settlers will move west in the South [British encouragement to move into French Louisiana East of the Mississippi].
Perhaps ITTL the British take French New Orleans/Louisiana first.

Without the British in Control of Florida in the 1760's, Florida remains a sanctuary for runaway Slaves, and the Tribes continue to receive Black Craftsmen.
The evolving Culture, would be interesting to see develop.
 
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