Which of the following statements best explains the reason that the British government passed the Proclamation of 1763?

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) to reduce conflicts between the American colonists and indigenous people after Bacon’s Rebellion
A
to reduce conflicts between the American colonists and indigenous people after Bacon’s Rebellion
(Choice B) to discourage interracial relationships between indigenous people and British colonists
B
to discourage interracial relationships between indigenous people and British colonists
(Choice C) to limit costly conflicts over access to land between American colonists and indigenous communities
C
to limit costly conflicts over access to land between American colonists and indigenous communities
(Choice D) to punish the American colonists for their lack of involvement in the Seven Years’ War
D
to punish the American colonists for their lack of involvement in the Seven Years’ War

1 answer

The statement that best explains the reason the British government passed the Proclamation of 1763 is:

(Choice C) to limit costly conflicts over access to land between American colonists and indigenous communities.

The Proclamation aimed to stabilize relations with Native Americans by restricting colonial expansion into the territories west of the Appalachian Mountains, which was intended to reduce the likelihood of conflicts between settlers and indigenous peoples.