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How did the Treaty of Paris affect Indigenous peoples living on the land Britain claimed from France?

The British government would not prevent settlement of Indigenous lands.
The British government refused to protect Indigenous peoples living on the land.
The Albany Plan of Union was adopted, which Indigenous peoples resented.
The Proclamation of 1763 was adopted, which Indigenous peoples resented.

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The Treaty of Paris in 1763, which ended the French and Indian War, significantly impacted Indigenous peoples living on the land that Britain claimed from France. Among the options you've provided, the most relevant point is:

The Proclamation of 1763 was adopted, which Indigenous peoples resented.

This proclamation aimed to organize British colonial expansion by prohibiting settlers from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to appease Indigenous populations and prevent conflicts. However, many Indigenous peoples resented this as it restricted their access to land and undermined their territorial claims. The proclamation was intended to protect Indigenous lands, but it was often disregarded by settlers, leading to further encroachments and tensions.