Question

British colonists openly defied the Proclamation of 1763 and rushed westward past the Appalachian Mountains.

a.True
b.False

Answer 1

The British colonists openly defied the Proclamation of 1763 and rushed westward past the Appalachian Mountains.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true. British colonists did openly defy the Proclamation of 1763 and rushed westward past the Appalachian Mountains. The Proclamation Line of 1763 was established by Britain to prevent further conflict with the French and Native Americans and to avoid the costs of defending the frontier. However, the colonists viewed this edict as tyranny and disregarded it.