Royal Proclamation of 1763

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was a formal order issued by the British Crown after Britain gained territory from France following the Seven Years' War. It aimed to organize new land, establish boundaries, and prevent conflicts between British settlers and Indigenous peoples. It prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains without permission and recognized Indigenous land rights, encouraging peaceful relations. While intended to maintain order and protect Indigenous lands, it also limited colonial expansion, which later contributed to tensions leading to the American Revolution. Overall, it was a significant policy shaping early North American land settlement and governance.