British Acts that Led to the Declaration

Proclamation of 1763

• This forbade colonists from moving west of the Appalachians, to prevent conflict with the Native Americans.
• Britain benefitted because there was less conflict with the Native Americans. Native Americans benefitted because it helped their land stay free from white settlers.
• Colonists were angry because it took away their ability to move west, and nullified, or invalidated, land claims in the region.

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