Lens of History
Decisions made here in 1763 sowed the seeds of the American Revolution. With the end of the Seven Year’s War, also known as the French and Indian War, France ceded all mainland North American territories, except New Orleans. Britain gained all territory east of the Mississippi River; Spain kept territory west of the Mississippi.
With the Proclamation of 1763, George III, already wary of the cost of defending the colonies, prohibited all settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This intervention into colonial affairs offended the thirteen colonies' claim to the exclusive right to govern lands to their west.
Attempts to finance the defense of the colonies by the British Government led to the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Quartering Act. These actions caused widespread protest and finally rebellion.
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Lens of History
Decisions made here in 1763 sowed the seeds of the American Revolution. With the end of the Seven Year’s War, also known as the French and Indian War, France ceded all mainland North American territories, except New Orleans. Britain gained all territory east of the Mississippi River; Spain kept territory west of the Mississippi.
With the Proclamation of 1763, George III, already wary of the cost of defending the colonies, prohibited all settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This intervention into colonial affairs offended the thirteen colonies' claim to the exclusive right to govern lands to their west.
Attempts to finance the defense of the colonies by the British Government led to the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Quartering Act. These actions caused widespread protest and finally rebellion.
Shot for Our Daily Challenge :“Lens”