The Royal Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonial settlements beyond the Appalachian
Mountains, failed to prevent settlement to the west. The proclamation was intended to

A. discourage cooperation between the American Indian communities settled on
protected lands.

B.
prevent American Indian encroachment on expanding colonial claims.

C.
eliminate any previous American Indian ties with the French

D.
ease American Indians' fears that the British were encouraging colonial settlements on
native lands.