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The Royal Proclamation of 1763

​The Royal Proclamation of 1763, issued by King George III following Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War, was a foundational document in North American colonial history. It aimed to organize newly acquired territories and establish relations with Indigenous peoples. The proclamation set the Appalachian Mountains as a boundary for colonial settlement, reserving lands west of the line for Indigenous nations. It recognized Indigenous land rights and required treaties or agreements for land acquisition, laying the groundwork for future legal frameworks in Canada and the United States. Though intended to maintain peace, it angered settlers eager to expand westward, contributing to tensions leading to the American Revolution. In Canada, it remains a cornerstone of Indigenous legal claims and land rights.

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