The Proclamation of 1763 was established by the British government to stabilize relations with Native Americans after the French and Indian War. It prohibited colonial expansion westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains, reserving these lands for Native American tribes. The British aimed to mitigate conflict between settlers and indigenous peoples by regulating land acquisition and settlement. However, this declaration incited discontent among colonists eager for westward expansion and economic opportunity. The Proclamation is significant as it highlighted the growing tensions between Britain and its American colonies, laying groundwork for future grievances that fueled the desire for independence in the following decade.