Understanding the Treaty of Waitangi and Early New Zealand History

What was a significant challenge faced by New Zealand due to the influx of European ships in the early 19th century?

• Cultural exchange with Maori

• Development of new settlements

• Lawlessness and lack of control

• Increased trade opportunities

Why did Maori northern Chiefs petition King William IV in the 1830s?

• To request more trade opportunities

• To gain independence from Britain

• To seek protection from French annexation

• To establish a new government

What was the role of British missionaries in New Zealand during the 1830s?

• They promoted European settlement

• They acted as trustees to discourage land sales

• They encouraged land sales to Europeans

• They sought to convert Maori to Christianity

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand?

• To declare war on European settlers

• To establish Maori nationhood

• To request British annexation

• To promote trade with Australia

How did the Maori interpret the Declaration of Independence?

• As a cultural exchange initiative

• As a trade agreement with New South Wales

• As a guarantee of independence by the Crown

• As a step towards British colonization