Asked by Samantha Bensfield on Jun 20, 2024
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The revolt against British rule by Indians of the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, known as Pontiac's Rebellion,
A) reflected a disintegration of a long-standing pan-Indian identity.
B) was opposed by the Delaware prophet Neolin.
C) led Britain to issue the Proclamation of 1763.
D) led Britain to accelerate colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
E) ended conflict between Native Americans and English colonists.
Pontiac's Rebellion
A conflict between Native American tribes and the British military forces in the Great Lakes region (1763-1766), led by Chief Pontiac, aiming to drive the British out of the territory.
Proclamation of 1763
An edict issued by King George III following Great Britain's acquisition of French territory in North America after the end of the French and Indian War, forbidding settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Understand the causes and outcomes of colonial and Native American rebellions and the colonial responses to them.
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tavish pagoreJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Proclamation of 1763, issued by Britain, was a response to Pontiac's Rebellion and restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was an attempt to appease Native American groups and prevent future conflicts.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the causes and outcomes of colonial and Native American rebellions and the colonial responses to them.