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The End of the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763

Learn about the end of the French and Indian War, the impact of the Proclamation of 1763, Neolin the Delaware Prophet, Pontiac's Rebellion, Fort Detroit, and the British use of smallpox-infected blankets. Discover the tensions along the frontier, the British colonial system, and the measures taken to enforce laws and prevent smuggling after Pontiac's Rebellion. Dive into the changing dynamics of colonial protection and the tighter British supervision under King George III.

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The End of the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763

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  1. The End of the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763 BY J.A.SACCO

  2. The Aftermath: Tensions Along the Frontier Neolin-”Delaware Prophet” 1763- Pontiac’s Rebellion Fort Detroit British “gifts” of smallpox-infected blankets from Fort Pitt.

  3. Pontiac’s Rebellion (1763)

  4. BACKLASH! British -Proclamation Line of 1763.

  5. The New Colonial System • Need greater protection from Indian attack after Pontiac’s Rebellion! • Colonists must pay part of the cost of the growing British empire and colonial protection! • Must stop violation of previous Navigation Acts- stop smuggling by using the Royal navy! • New king -George III – greater supervision! • To enforce existing laws- smugglers sent to “vice-admiralty courts”! • Run by naval officers. • Juries not part of the system/ against British “common law”. • Tried in Nova Scotia- violate “speedy trial”. • Guilty until proven innocent.

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