Question
How did the Proclamation of 1763 and later British laws cause tensions that eventually led to fighting between Britain and the American colonies? Write 3-4 sentences or bullet points.(4 points)
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- The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial expansion westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains, angering colonists eager for new land and opportunities, which fostered resentment towards British authority.
- Following the Proclamation, a series of British laws, including the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, imposed taxes on the colonies without their consent, leading to widespread protests and the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation."
- The increasing military presence in the colonies, particularly after incidents like the Boston Massacre, escalated tensions and portrayed the British government as oppressive, ultimately fueling a desire for independence.
- These cumulative grievances and actions prompted colonists to form unified resistance groups, such as the Continental Congress, setting the stage for armed conflict in the late 1770s.
- Following the Proclamation, a series of British laws, including the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, imposed taxes on the colonies without their consent, leading to widespread protests and the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation."
- The increasing military presence in the colonies, particularly after incidents like the Boston Massacre, escalated tensions and portrayed the British government as oppressive, ultimately fueling a desire for independence.
- These cumulative grievances and actions prompted colonists to form unified resistance groups, such as the Continental Congress, setting the stage for armed conflict in the late 1770s.