The incident of the Paxton Boys indicates that colonists in western Pennsylvania were

A) becoming more divided between the rich and the poor.
B) concerned about the availability of land.
C) becoming less tolerant of the Indians.
D) protected by the royal colonial government in their dealings with the Indians.

Paxton Boys

A group of frontier settlers in colonial Pennsylvania who formed a vigilante movement in 1763, targeting and killing Native Americans in what they perceived as a form of self-defense.

Western Pennsylvania

A region in the United States characterized by its rich history, diverse landscape, and significant role in early industrial development.

Royal Colonial Government

The governing authority in a colony directed by the monarch of the parent country, implementing policies and administration through colonial officials.