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What was the primary reason for the British government to enact the proclamation of 1763?
What was the primary reason for the British government to enact the proclamation of 1763?
- To establish a temporary measure to appease the Native American tribal leader Pontiac
- To provide land grants to American colonists as a reward for their support in the French and Indian War
- To address the conflicts with Native American tribes and prevent further hostilities (correct)
- To limit the westward expansion of American colonists and maintain control over the territories
What was the impact of the proclamation of 1763 on the American colonists?
What was the impact of the proclamation of 1763 on the American colonists?
- It resulted in widespread acceptance and compliance among the colonists
- It sparked a sense of unity and satisfaction among the colonists
- It led to resentment and defiance among the colonists, who ignored the restrictions and sought westward expansion (correct)
- It caused the colonists to relocate to the eastern territories as per the British orders
What unintended effect did the proclamation of 1763 have on the American colonies?
What unintended effect did the proclamation of 1763 have on the American colonies?
- It caused the American colonists to fully comply with the British regulations
- It resulted in a significant improvement in the relationship between the colonists and Native American tribes
- It led to an increase in British support and goodwill among the American colonists
- It contributed to the development of a common American identity due to the shared discontent with the British (correct)
Flashcards
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of 1763
Issued after the French and Indian War, it aimed to prevent further conflict with Native American tribes by restricting colonial westward expansion.
Impact of the Proclamation of 1763
Impact of the Proclamation of 1763
The colonists saw it as an infringement on their freedom and a barrier to westward expansion. This ignited a sense of resistance against British control.
Unintended consequence of the Proclamation
Unintended consequence of the Proclamation
The shared resentment toward the British policy fostered a sense of unity among the colonists, who started recognizing themselves as a distinct group with common interests.
