Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Royal Proclamation, Oct. 7, 1763

The Royal Proclamation, Oct. 7, 1763

1. acquired land in America
2. treaty of the peace was concluded @ Paris
3. want to promote commerce, manufacturing, and navigation 
4. Four New Governments set up: Quebec, East Florida, West Florida, Grenada
a. governors of those territories can’t grant warrants/patents
b. Indians can use lands outside of territory
c. Hudson’s Bay Company held substantial pieces of land
d. subjects must ask for permission to undertake new purchases/settlements
e. inappropriate occupation of Indian lands isn’t allowed 
f. free & open trade with Indians
g. lays out conditions for licenses
h. military will apprehend traitors, murderers, felons

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