Why did the Proclamation of 1763 prohibit colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains? (1 point) Because the territory beyond the Appalachians belonged to Canada
Because the territory beyond the Appalachians belonged to France
Because Britain wanted to eliminate smuggling beyond colonial borders
Because Britain wanted to protect colonists from hostile Native Americans

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i believe it would influence their own way of understanding things. it shall be a foundation where they can draw or start an argument.   historians are also  scientists that  have their tools of analysis and expertise to unlock a variety of difficulties such as relationships of man, origin, politics, economy, and culture. based on facts and understanding on these areas, they may shade light to extract ideas and develop options to validate a hypothesis or debunk it.