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Pontiac's War was a conflict between Native American tribes (primarily Ottawa) and British colonists in 1763 - 1766, following the French and Indian War. The war was led by Ottawa chief Pontiac against British forces in the Great Lakes region.

Let's examine each option carefully: A. Return of Quebec to France - Incorrect. Quebec remained under British control after the French and Indian War (Treaty of Paris, 1763) B. Execution of Pontiac - Incorrect. Pontiac was not executed, though he was eventually assassinated by a Peoria Indian in 1769, unrelated to the war's conclusion C. Creation of the Proclamation Line of 1763 - CORRECT! The British created the Proclamation Line of 1763 directly in response to Pontiac's War - This royal decree prohibited British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains - The line was meant to prevent further conflict with Native American tribes D. Encouraged migration west of the Appalachian Mountains - Incorrect. The Proclamation Line actually RESTRICTED western migration

The Proclamation Line was a direct result of the British government's desire to prevent further Native American conflicts after the costly Pontiac's War. It was designed to: - Limit colonial expansion - Reduce tensions with Native American tribes - Establish a clear boundary between British colonies and Native territories