Multiple choice

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued after the French & Indian War to

  1. force French settlers to leave British territory

  2. promote colonial settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains

  3. limit conflict between Indians and colonial settlers

  4. encourage colonial economic ties with France
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Proclamation of 1763 forbade colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent further costly conflicts with Native American tribes. This angered many colonists who had fought in the war to gain access to that land.

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