The colony that had the most negative reaction to the Proclamation of 1763 was Virginia. This reaction was primarily due to the fact that many Virginians had recently expanded westward into the territories that the Proclamation aimed to protect for Native Americans. The Proclamation restricted settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, which frustrated land speculators and settlers in Virginia who were eager to claim and develop new lands. While other colonies also had negative reactions, Virginia's economic interests and expansionist aspirations led to significant discontent.
An explanation of colonists’ responses to the Proclamation of 1763 reveals that which colony had the most negative reaction?(1 point)
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South Carolina
South Carolina
Delaware
Delaware
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Virginia
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a b c or d
The correct answer is C) Massachusetts. While Virginia had significant opposition, Massachusetts is often cited as having one of the stronger negative reactions because of the growing sentiment against British control and the desire for westward expansion.
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