Which of the following are accurate statements about the colonists reaction to the proclamation of 1763? (choose all that apply)
A. georgians were unaffected by the proclamation becasue they had no claim to forbidden lands.
B. colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the american indians, whom they had just fought in the french and indian war
C. colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the atlantic coast so he could control them
D. colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with native americans
C. colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the atlantic coast so he could control them
D. colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with native americans
The accurate statements about the colonists' reaction to the Proclamation of 1763 are:
C. Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
D. Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans.
To determine which of the statements are accurate about the colonists' reaction to the Proclamation of 1763, we can examine historical sources and knowledge of the time period.
A. The proclamation primarily affected colonists in areas such as Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New England, rather than Georgia. Therefore, statement A is accurate.
B. Many colonists were indeed angry about the Proclamation of 1763, but their anger was not specifically directed at the Crown's protection of Native Americans. Rather, they were frustrated with the restrictions placed on their ability to settle and expand westward. Therefore, statement B is not accurate.
C. This statement accurately reflects the colonists' belief at the time. Many colonists interpreted the Proclamation as an attempt by the British King George III to control and closely monitor their activities to maintain his authority. Therefore, statement C is accurate.
D. While some colonists may have been pleased with the idea of sharing new lands with Native Americans peacefully, historical evidence suggests that the general sentiment towards the Proclamation was negative due to perceived limitations on their territorial expansion. Therefore, statement D is not accurate.
In summary, the accurate statements about the colonists' reaction to the Proclamation of 1763 are A. Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands, and C. Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.