Select True or False for each of the following statements about the colonists reactions to the Proclamation of 1763.(4 points)
True False
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 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.
False
False
True
False
True: Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands.
False: Colonists were not angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
True: Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
False: Colonists were not pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans.
To determine whether each statement is true or false, we need to examine the historical context and the colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763.
1. Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands.
To determine the accuracy of this statement, we need to understand the Proclamation of 1763. The proclamation was issued by the British Crown after the French and Indian War. It aimed to prevent further conflicts between Native American tribes and colonists by prohibiting settlement beyond a designated line along the Appalachian Mountains.
To assess the accuracy of the statement about Georgians, we should consider if they had any interest or claims to the forbidden lands. The answer is false. As colonists, Georgians, like other colonists, had claims and interests in expanding their settlements westward. Therefore, they were affected by the Proclamation of 1763. The correct answer is False.
2. Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
To determine whether the colonists were angry about the crown protecting American Indians, we need to consider the colonists' perspectives at the time. Many colonists were frustrated by the Proclamation of 1763. Instead of perceiving the crown's actions as protecting American Indians, they saw it as an infringement on their rights and desired expansion. Therefore, the statement is true. The correct answer is True.
3. Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them.
To assess the accuracy of this statement, we need to examine the colonists' perception of the Proclamation of 1763. Many colonists believed that the purpose of the proclamation was to keep them confined to the eastern seaboard under stricter British control. So, this statement is true. The correct answer is True.
4. Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans.
To determine whether the colonists were pleased about peacefully sharing the new lands with Native Americans, we need to understand their sentiments. In reality, many colonists were frustrated by the Proclamation of 1763 since it restricted their ability to settle and expand into the newly acquired territories. Therefore, they were generally not pleased about peacefully sharing the lands. The correct answer is False.
So, the correct selection for each statement is:
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False