AKFCS Freshmen: Proclamation of 1763

Salutary Neglect

A policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep the colonies obedient to England.

King George III

The king of Great Britain during the time of the Proclamation of 1763, who sought to maintain order and protect the colonies.

Pontiac's Rebellion

A series of Native American attacks against the colonists following the French Indian War, named after the Ottawa leader Pontiac.

Proclamation of 1763

A law that prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, requiring those already there to move out and mandating a license for fur trading.

Colonists' Perspective on Proclamation

The colonists opposed the Proclamation, feeling betrayed as they had fought for the land and believed the king was siding with Native Americans.

Native Americans' Perspective on Proclamation

Native Americans favored the Proclamation as it allowed them to keep their land despite losing the war.

King George III's Perspective on Proclamation

King George III favored the Proclamation as it kept colonists safe without incurring additional expenses.

What war led to Great Britain receiving land from the French?

French & Indian War

What did Great Britain receive from the French after the French & Indian War?

A large piece of land west of the Appalachian Mountains

What did gaining this new land cause?

Started migration from the original 13 colonies into the newly acquired lands and conflicts w/ Native Americans

What options did the British government have?

Go to War against the Native Americans (Couldn't do - Britain was broke)

Negotiate a Treaty with the Natives (Couldn't do - Would give the Native's lands rights and protections)

Create a new law to keep people safe (Real option left)

The Proclamation of 1763 started...

The colonists and British conflicts