Alyson+S+-+PEEE+Writing+Sample

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King George III, whom wrote the Proclamation of 1763, was not “…really stupid” (History Alive, 66). In the Proclamation of 1763, King George III, strictly forbid his subjects to venture west of the Appalachian mountains and settle in the recently obtained land without special granted permission for leave. Although many might argue it was an unjust decision and an act of tyranny, I beg to differ. King George III probably could have spent more time discussing the law with his generals and board, but that law was made for the good of his kingdom. The two big issues the king had to face were, A: the Native Americans, who fought alongside the French had no claimed land because it was their home territory on the line in the war and they weren’t about to give it up, and the king knew he had to postpone the movement of his subjects to keep them safe. B: the King had economical issues, consisting of a large debt due to the war, paying for weapons and troops, so now the king needed to tax his people to regain his country’s money supply, and he believed that it would be faster, easier, and more sufficient if the people were under his tight control in the land he knows most of. One must understand that history repeats itself multiple time in different circumstances. James Oglethorpe attempted to make the best fit laws that were for the good of his colony of Georgia, but the people did not get a say in any of the laws and they wanted to be able to drink alcohol and have slaves, so they revolted and took over Oglethorpe. This is much like the King’s Proclamation of 1763 because although he was trying to make the best and most safe solution and laws, his people had no say in them and they became mad that he was restricting their independence and individuality, which were two big things for Americans at that time.