Proclamation of 1763

What event led to the drafting of the Proclamation of 1763?

• The end of the French and Indian War

• The American colonists' demand for land

• Pontiac's rebellion

• The British government's decision

In a historical context, imagine you are a British official in 1763. What would be the primary goal of issuing the Proclamation of 1763?

• Granting land to American colonists

• Establishing a British military presence

• Appeasing Native American tribes

• Enforcing British law on the colonists

How did the American colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They obeyed the proclamation and stayed in the east

• They ignored the proclamation and settled in the west

• They protested against the British government

• They formed alliances with Native American tribes

What effect did the Proclamation of 1763 have on colonial America?

• It created a sense of unity among the 13 colonies

• It strengthened the relationship between the colonies and Britain

• It led to the American Revolution

• It increased Native American tribal power

Imagine you are studying the history of the United States. What would you identify as one of the triggers for the American Revolution?

• The conclusion of the French and Indian War

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The British promise of land to the colonists

• The establishment of the Red Guards