Proclamation of 1763 Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To encourage westward expansion
• To prevent conflicts with Native American tribes
• To promote trade with France
• To establish new colonies

What did the Proclamation of 1763 create?

• A new colony
• A boundary line along the Appalachian Mountains
• A trade agreement
• A military fort

How did most colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were supportive of it
• They ignored it
• They celebrated it
• They enforced it

What was one unintended consequence of the Proclamation of 1763?

• Increased loyalty to Britain
• Widespread resentment toward British rule
• Better relations with Native Americans
• More land for colonists

What did George Washington do in response to the Proclamation of 1763?

• He enforced it
• He bought land west of the Appalachian Mountains
• He moved to Britain
• He ignored it completely

What did the Proclamation of 1763 demonstrate about the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

• They were united
• They were growing closer
• They were becoming more divided
• They were indifferent

What was one effect of the Proclamation of 1763 on the American colonies?

• It encouraged more colonists to settle west
• It united the colonies in frustration
• It decreased trade with Britain
• It improved relations with Native Americans

How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect land grants given to colonists?

• They became more valuable
• They were upheld by the British
• They became essentially worthless
• They were expanded

What geographical feature marked the boundary for colonial settlement?

• Mississippi River
• Atlantic Coast
• Appalachian Mountains
• Great Lakes

Which historical event immediately preceded the Proclamation of 1763?

• American Revolution
• Boston Tea Party
• French and Indian War
• Stamp Act