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How did the terms of this proclamation affect American Indian support for the British or the colonists during the American Revolution?

А
Because colonists were forbidden from trading with American Indians under the proclamation many American Indians supported the colonists to prevent shortages of goods.

B
Because colonists were forbidden from settling west of the Appalachians under the proclamation, many American Indians supported the British in order to protect their lands.

C
Because colonists were required to expand trade with American Indians under the proclamation, many American Indians supported the British in order to improve their communities.

D
Because colonists were required to migrate westward to claim land for Britain under the proclamation, many American Indians supported the colonists to maintain peaceful relations.
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The answer is B. The proclamation prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachians. This made colonists angry, and made natives support the British.
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