The Proclamation of 1763 Flashcard

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What was the Proclamation of 1763 issued in response to? Options: American colonists refusing to provide lodging for British soldiers, French forces refusing to vacate forts at the conclusion of the French and Indian War, A Native American uprising known as Pontiac's Rebellion, Colonial resistance to British taxation

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A Native American uprising known as Pontiac's Rebellion

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Why did various Native American Indian tribes attack colonial settlements on the western frontier?

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The colonists were a threat to tribal lands

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How did most colonists feel about the presence of British troops in the American colonies?

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The troops were not necessary and the colonists could defend themselves.

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What did the Quartering Act state?

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British troops would be stationed in particular colonies, and the colonial legislatures had to meet their housing and supply needs.

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What happened when the New York Assembly refused to provide housing for British soldiers?

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Parliment intended to shut down the New York Assembly until the needs of the soldiers were met.