The Proclamation of 1763

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To establish new colonies in the west

• To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To increase taxes on imported goods

• To create a new alliance with Native American tribes

Which king issued the Proclamation of 1763?

• King George III

• King Louis XVI

• King Charles II

• King Philip II

True or False: The Proclamation of 1763 allowed colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• True

• False

What was one reason the Proclamation of 1763 ultimately failed?

• It was strongly enforced by the British government.

• Colonists widely ignored it and settled westward.

• It was supported by Native American tribes.

• It led to immediate peace between colonists and Native Americans.

Where was the Proclamation of 1763 line located?

• Along the Mississippi River
• In the Great Plains
• On the Pacific Coast
• Along the Appalachian Mountains