Select True or False for each of the following statements about the colonists reactions to the Proclamation of 1763.
Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands. T/F
Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians. T/F
Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them. T/F
Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans. T/F
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To determine the accuracy of each statement about the colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763, we need to understand the historical context and the sentiments expressed by the colonists at that time.
1. Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands. (True) - The Proclamation of 1763 primarily prohibited settlement by colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains. Since Georgia was located further to the south and did not have any significant claims to the forbidden lands, this statement is true.
2. Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians. (False) - The colonists' reactions to the Proclamation of 1763 varied, but overall, their anger was not directed at the crown for protecting American Indians. Instead, their primary frustration was with the British government's perceived interference and restriction on their westward expansion and land speculation opportunities.
3. Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them. (True) - Many colonists believed that the Proclamation of 1763 was a deliberate attempt by the British monarchy to control and limit their movement. They viewed it as an encroachment on their freedoms and economic opportunities, as they wanted to settle and expand into the newly acquired western territories.
4. Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans. (False) - The mindset of colonists towards Native Americans varied, but overall, the colonists did not express a sense of pleasure or satisfaction about sharing the new lands with Native Americans. There were conflicts and instances of violence between the colonists and Native American tribes over territorial disputes, which further escalated tensions and strained relationships.
In summary, the correct answers would be:
1. Georgians were unaffected by the proclamation because they had no claim to forbidden lands. (True)
2. Colonists were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians. (False)
3. Colonists believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast so he could control them. (True)
4. Colonists were pleased that they could peacefully share the new lands with Native Americans. (False)