Question

1. why did the proclamation of 1763 anger the colonists?
2. why did the british enact more taxes on the colonists after the french and indian war?
3. why did taxes, like the stamp act, anger the colonists so much?

Explanation:

1. The Proclamation of 1763 angered colonists as it restricted westward expansion. After the French and Indian War, colonists hoped to settle in newly acquired lands. But the proclamation prohibited settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains. This was seen as an overreach of British authority, limiting colonists' economic opportunities (e.g., land - based agriculture, trade with Native Americans in new regions) and sense of freedom.
2. The British enacted more taxes after the French and Indian War mainly for financial reasons. The war was costly. Britain had accumulated a large debt. The colonies were seen as a source of revenue. Also, the British believed that the colonies should contribute to the cost of their defense (as the war was partly fought to protect colonial interests, like against French - allied Native American tribes).
3. Taxes like the Stamp Act angered colonists because of the principle of “no taxation without representation.” Colonists had no direct representatives in the British Parliament that passed these taxes. The Stamp Act taxed a wide range of printed materials (newspapers, legal documents, playing cards). It was a direct tax (as opposed to trade - related indirect taxes like the Sugar Act). Colonists felt it was an unjust imposition, violating their rights as British subjects (who were supposed to have a say in taxation through their representatives).

Answer:

1. The Proclamation of 1763 angered colonists because it restricted west - ward expansion, limiting economic opportunities and freedom.
2. The British enacted more taxes after the French and Indian War to pay off war debts and make colonies contribute to defense costs.
3. Taxes like the Stamp Act angered colonists due to “no taxation without representation” as colonists had no parliamentary representatives and it was a direct, unjust tax.