The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III of Great Britain following the conclusion of the French and Indian War, which ended in 1763. This proclamation primarily aimed to organize Great Britain's newly acquired territory in North America and to stabilize relations with Native Americans by prohibiting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. The proclamation ignited tensions between British authorities and American colonists, who were eager to expand westward for land and economic opportunities. Key figures involved included British officials like Sir Jeffrey Amherst, the Governor of Quebec, and colonial leaders dissatisfied with the restrictions, including many prominent landowners and settlers in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The proclamation led to widespread resentment among colonists, ultimately contributing to the growing sentiment of rebellion that would culminate in the American Revolutionary War; the discontent fueled events like the Pontiac's Rebellion (1763-1766), where various Native American tribes united against encroaching settlers, leading to violent confrontations and a prolonged conflict that resulted in numerous casualties on both sides.
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