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Date________________
Choosing Sides Worksheet
Directions: The Proclamation of 1763 angered many colonists, but King George
was certain that his decision was best for the colonies and the motherland.
Together with your group members, answer the questions from the point of view
of each individual listed. Then you will conduct your interview for the class.
1. Interviewer: Why do you feel the Proclamation of 1763 was written?
King George: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Pontiac (Ottawa Chief): __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
James Jones (Colonist who had moved to the Ohio Country after the French
and Indian War): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Activity 7.2: Choosing Sides: The Proclamation of 1763
Name______________________
Date________________
2. Interviewer: Does King George have the power to demand colonists stay
west of the Appalachian Mountains?
King George: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Pontiac (Ottawa Chief): __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
James Jones (Colonist who had moved to the Ohio Country after the French
and Indian War): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. Interviewer: What effect will this Proclamation have on the relationship
between the colonists and England?
King George: __________________________________________________
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Activity 7.2: Choosing Sides: The Proclamation of 1763
Name______________________
Date________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Pontiac (Ottawa Chief): __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
James Jones (Colonist who had moved to the Ohio Country after the French
and Indian War): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
4. Interviewer: What should be the next step for the colonists?
King George: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Pontiac (Ottawa Chief): __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Activity 7.2: Choosing Sides: The Proclamation of 1763
Name______________________
Date________________
James Jones (Colonist who had moved to the Ohio Country after the French
and Indian War): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Activity 7.2: Choosing Sides: The Proclamation of 1763