What was the proclamation of 1763 in response to?

Answer 1

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British Crown in response to the aftermath of the French and Indian War. It aimed to stabilize relations with Native Americans by prohibiting colonial expansion westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains, thereby preventing further conflicts over land. The proclamation sought to control colonial growth and reduce tensions between settlers and Indigenous peoples. However, it was met with resistance and resentment from colonists eager for westward expansion.