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4 of 154 of 15 Items Question What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?(1 point) Responses To grant independence to the American colonies To grant independence to the American colonies To establish new taxes for the colonies To establish new taxes for the colonies To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains To encourage trade with Native American tribes

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The main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 was to prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was intended to stabilize relations with Native American tribes and avoid conflicts over land.