Question

why were colonists upset by the proclamation of 1763? it restricted the number of people who could come to the colonies. it forced colonists to pay a tax on tea and sugar. it allowed parliament to establish a state religion in the colonies. it prohibited settlement west of the appalachian mountains.

Explanation:

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British to avoid costly conflicts with Native - Americans. It prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, which limited their expansion opportunities and made them upset.

Answer:

It prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.