Proclamation Of 1763 Research Paper

In the 1770’s, Great Britain had established a number of colonies in North America. Which they were known as the thirteen colonies. The American colonists thought of themselves as citizens of Great Britain and subjects of King George III. They were tied to Britain through trade and by the way they were governed. Back then trading was restricted so the colonies had to rely on Britain for imported goods and their supplies. There were not any banks around then, so people had very little to no money. So instead the colonists used “barter” which is known as exchanges and credit to get the things that they needed. Some examples of historical events beginning in 1763 which supported these reasons and contributed to their importance which support this essay are The Proclamation of 1763, The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, and the Boston Massacre.
In 1763 at the end of the French and Indian War, the British issued a proclamation which is known as the Proclamation of 1763. This proclamation was mainly to stop the Indians by stopping the intrusion of settlers on their land. The Proclamation was intended to only be temporary. “With the passage of time, however, checking …show more content…
“The Stamp Act Congress met in New York City in 1765 to discuss the Stamp Act, which required that stamps be placed on newspapers, legal and commercial papers, playing cards, almanacs, and other paper items. The Stamp Act's passage caused a wave of protests and demonstrations throughout the 13 colonies.” (ABC-CLIO) The colonist almost immediately reacted and rebelled against this motion. “Although the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766, Parliament paid little attention to the demands of the colonists when making its decision. The Stamp Act Congress marked the beginnings of cooperation between the 13 colonies that ultimately led to a full movement for independence.”