Which of the following are accurate statements about the colonists’ reactions to the Proclamation of 1763? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands.
Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands.
Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native
Americans.
Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans.
The accurate statements about the colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763 are:
- Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
- Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
To determine which of the statements are accurate about the colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763, let's evaluate each statement.
1. "Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands."
To verify this statement, we need to understand the context of the Proclamation of 1763. The proclamation was issued by the British government and aimed to prevent conflict with Native American tribes by prohibiting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. While Georgians were part of the American colonies, it is correct that they did not have significant claims to the forbidden lands as compared to other colonies like Virginia or Pennsylvania. Therefore, this statement is accurate.
2. "Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians."
To evaluate this statement, we again need to understand the context. Some colonists were indeed angry about the Proclamation of 1763 because they felt it restricted their ability to expand westward into new territories. However, the anger was not primarily directed towards the crown's protection of American Indians, but rather towards what they perceived as the British government limiting their freedom and ability to acquire new land. Therefore, this statement is not entirely accurate.
3. "Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them."
This statement accurately represents one of the main beliefs held by many colonists regarding the Proclamation of 1763. They believed that the British government, acting on behalf of the king, intended to confine them to the coastal areas to maintain better control over the colonies. This sense of encroachment on their liberty and perceived control led to increased resistance among the colonists. Therefore, this statement is accurate.
4. "Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans."
This statement is not accurate. The Proclamation of 1763 limited colonial settlement in order to prevent conflicts with Native American tribes, but many colonists were not pleased with this limitation. They wanted to expand their territories and acquire new lands without restrictions. Consequently, this statement is not accurate.
To summarize, the accurate statements about the colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763 are:
- Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands.
- Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.