The Proclamation Of 1763 Flashcards
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
King George lll drew a line along the Appalachian mountains and told the colonists to stay to the east and the Native Americans to stay to the west.
What caused King George lll to even suggest the Proclamation of 1763?
Right after the French and Indian War, the British government faced the issue of the colonists and Native Americans killing each other.
Where was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
The line itself was located on the Appalachian Mountains.
What were three arguments the colonists had against the Proclamation?
1) Farmers had already settled west of the line
2) Settlers were already moving
3) Most importantly, the act suggested tyranny.
How did the British government respond to the complaints?
They ignored the complaints and increased the troops in the colonies to 7,500 to “keep the peace”.
