Proclamation of 1763

What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To prevent colonists from settling lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• To establish new trade routes with Native American tribes.

• To declare war on France for control of North American territories.

• To impose new taxes on colonists to pay for war debts.

What was the main cause of Pontiac's Rebellion?

• Native American leaders calling for unity against encroaching settlers.

• British attempts to tax tea and other goods.

• The British Parliament suspending the New York Assembly.

• King George III issuing a decree to expand colonial settlements.

How much did it cost?

• 320,000 pounds

• 320,000 dollars

• 230,000 pounds

• 230,000 dollars

Why did American colonists object to paying for the British troops stationed in North America after the French and Indian War?

• They believed the troops were unnecessary as the French had abandoned North America.

• They felt the cost was too high and should be borne by Britain alone.

• They preferred to fund their own colonial militias for defense.

• They were already paying high taxes for other British services.

What did the Quartering Act of 1765 require of American colonists?

• To provide housing, food, and supplies for British troops.

• To pay a new tax on all imported goods.

• To allow British soldiers to vote in colonial elections.

• To surrender their firearms to British authorities.