The 1763 Royal Proclamation was established by the British government after the French and Indian War. Its main purpose was to organize British land in North America and to address relations with Native American tribes. The proclamation aimed to:
- Prevent Conflict: It restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains to reduce tensions between colonists and Native Americans.
- Regulate Settlements: It required that any settlers already in these areas leave and that new settlements be regulated.
- Manage Land: The proclamation set up a system for how lands could be acquired from Native Americans, emphasizing negotiations over forceful taking.
Overall, the proclamation was meant to stabilize the region and protect both settlers and Native communities.