Many colonists viewed the Royal Proclamation of 1763 as
A) the cause of Pontiac's Rebellion.
B) a means of creating peace between England and France.
C) an attempt by Parliament to tax the colonies.
D) a modest attempt by Parliament to lower taxes on the colonies.
E) a temporary barrier to American settlement west of the Appalachians.

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The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was seen by many colonists as a temporary barrier to American settlement west of the Appalachians, as it prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains without permission from the British government. While it was not popular among some colonists who wanted to expand westward, it was not seen as a direct cause of Pontiac's Rebellion or a means of creating peace between England and France. It also was not related to taxes on the colonies, as it did not impose any new taxes.

Many Colonists Viewed the Royal Proclamation of 1763 as