Question

In what way did the Proclamation of 1763 affect colonial interests?

Answer 1

It prevented them from expanding westward beyond the Appalachians.I think.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Proclamation of 1763 affected colonial interests by forbidding their expansion westward.

Explanation:

After the French and Indian War, the British Empire issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763 through which they tried to calm the native Americans. This Proclamation forbid European and British colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains, as this would be Indian territory. Also, they could not buy land or make agreements with the natives. It affected the colonists' interests because it was the first measure taken by the British Empire that tightened control over them. But what the British really wanted was to take monopoly of trade with these natives as only "licensed traders" would be allowed to deal with them. Eventually, the Proclamation failed since colonists defended their right to acquire new farmland and native Americans were pushed even farther west.