{"id":10481,"date":"2017-07-06T15:40:09","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T22:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/?p=10481"},"modified":"2017-07-02T16:16:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-02T23:16:57","slug":"the-proclamation-of-1763-apush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/ap\/the-proclamation-of-1763-apush\/","title":{"rendered":"The Proclamation of 1763: APUSH Topics to Study for Test Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Proclamation of 1763 was an edict made by King George III after the conclusion of the French and Indian War. The proclamation declared that colonists could not settle west of the the Appalachian Mountains. To be successful on Proclamation of 1763 APUSH questions, make sure to familiarize yourself with Britain\u2019s motivations for making the proclamation, as well as the colonists\u2019 reaction to it.<\/p>\n

What is the Proclamation of 1763?<\/h2>\n

After the French and Indian War, Britain acquired what is now the Ohio Valley\u2014 land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. This area was still home to many French settlers, as well as a vast Indian Reserve. The tribes of the Great Lakes Region had a peaceful existence with the French and were upset by the outcome of the war. In response they instigated what became known as Pontiac\u2019s War, a series of conflicts meant to push back British forces and settlers.<\/p>\n

To avoid future conflict with French settlers and to appease the tribes, Britain drew a line down the Appalachian Mountains and told the colonies that they could not expand beyond it. Land could not be taken from the tribes except by treaty, and these treaties could only be negotiated by the crown. Britain\u2019s hope was to maintain a peaceful existence with those already leaving in the acquired territory. The colonies, on the other hand, saw it as another way for the crown to exert excessive control over them.<\/p>\n

The following map shows the Proclamation of 1763 line:
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\nMap by the National Atlas of the United States<\/a> (adapted) <\/p>\n

Important year to note for the Proclamation of 1763: <\/h2>\n

1763: The Proclamation is made by King George III.<\/p>\n

Why is the Proclamation of 1763 so important?<\/h2>\n

The Proclamation of 1763 was important because of the effect it had on the relationship between Britain and the colonies. Its intended effect on the relationship between the colonies and the Native Americans was minimal. The colonists felt betrayed by the proclamation, as they had just shed blood during the French and Indian War to help Britain acquire these lands, and now they were being told that they were not allowed to settle into them. Many colonists ignored the proclamation and continued to expand westward anyway. In general, Britain\u2019s attempt to contain settlers and keep peace with the Native Americans failed, and while not directly leading to revolution, the Proclamation of 1763 increased the tensions between the crown and the colonies.<\/p>\n

What are some historical people and events related to the Proclamation of 1763?<\/h2>\n