The Proclamation of 1763 was a significant event issued by the British government following the French and Indian War.

It prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to stabilize relations with Indigenous peoples and prevent further conflicts. The proclamation aimed to protect Native American lands and manage colonial expansion, allowing the British government to exert greater control over the territory. This directive angered many colonists, who sought new land for settlement and resources, ultimately contributing to growing tensions between the colonies and Britain, paving the way for the American Revolution.