Proclamation Line of 1763

The Proclamation of 1763 was a Royal decree issued by Britain after the French and Indian War, aiming to stabilize the region. It declared that settlers could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains, reserving that land for Native American tribes to prevent conflicts. This helped Britain manage and control its new territories more effectively. For settlers eager to move westward, it was a restriction. The proclamation marked a significant early effort to regulate colonial expansion and maintain peace between incoming settlers and Native Americans.