How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

A. They were pleased to have new guidelines about territory for settlement.
B. They were angry that Britain had limited the area available for settlement.
C. They were pleased not to have to cross the Appalachians to establish farms.
D. They were grateful to have more British ships bringing goods to ports.

They were angry that Britain had limited the area available for settlement. ;

Answered by holesstanham | 2024-06-12

The Proclamation of 1763 angered colonists as they saw it as a constraint on their freedom to settle in fertile lands to the west of the Appalachian Mountains. This led to increased resentment towards Britain, playing a pivotal role in the onset of the American Revolution. ;

Answered by qwpen | 2024-06-18

Colonists reacted with anger to the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. They felt it restricted their rights and opportunities for land, leading to growing resentment against British control. This discontent contributed to the desire for independence among the American colonies.
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Answered by holesstanham | 2024-08-13