USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement correctly contrasts the British view and the colonial view of the Proclamation Line established in 1763? (8.4A)
A
The British viewed the line as a way to provide land for new settlers, but colonists believed they already owned the land west of the line.
B
The British viewed the line as a way to prevent the French from entering the colonies, but colonists believed the line did not provide enough protection from the French and Native Americans.
C
The British viewed the line as a way to offer safe territories for Native Americans, but colonists believed they should share all the land with the different tribes.
D
The British viewed the line as a way to avoid hostilities between Native Americans and colonists, but colonists believed the line limited their freedom and challenged land claims already in place.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best represents the opposing viewpoint of colonists regarding the issuance of the Proclamation of 1763? “I do not have enough money to grow crops on my land.”

Detailed explanation-2: -The main reason that Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to –-To protect the colonists from conflicts with Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-3: -The colonists strongly objected to the Proclamation of 1763. They resented that the British government was restricting their settlements and taking control of the west out of their hands. Colonial anger over the proclamation helped spark the 12-year crisis that led to the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Proclamation of 1763 created enormous resentment among the colonists towards Britain. They felt that it was unfair of Britain to forbid them from settling on the land because they helped Britain fight for it during French and Indian War.

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