Question

With the proclamation of 1763, did King George have the right to limit the colonists east of the Appalachian Mountains?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Partially
D. Uncertain

Answer 1

King George had the sovereign authority to enact the Proclamation of 1763 legally, but the colonists viewed it as illegitimate, contributing to the sentiment that led to the American Revolution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question of whether King George had the right to limit the colonists to east of the Appalachian Mountains with the Proclamation of 1763 is complex. Sovereignly, as the ruler, he could enact such a proclamation, but the colonists who had fought in the Seven Years' War expected to settle in lands West of the Appalachians. They viewed the Proclamation of 1763 as a betrayal and an act of tyranny, contributing to the growing dissatisfaction that eventually led to the American Revolution. Given this context, while Britain may have had the legal authority, the colonists did not accept the proclamation's legitimacy. Therefore, the answer could be seen as 'A. Yes' from the perspective of British legal authority, but 'B. No' from the colonists' perspective of having the moral right or consent to impose such restrictions.