causes - land disputes Flashcards
What was Grey’s personal quest regarding the Kingitanga?
To “undermine the authority” the Kingitanga and Tawhiao, second Maori King
Why was colonial settlement expanded to the Waikato region benefical?
It was deemed profitable, because it would grow the colonial economy and bring in money via land sales
When did Grey start planning the invasion?
The second half of 1861, during his second term as Governor of New Zealand
Who was the Maori king reigning before and during the land wars?
King Tawhiao
What years did the Crown have exclusive right to purchase Maori land
1840 to 1860
What article of the Treaty of Waitangi allowed British to exclusively purchase Maori land?
Article 2
What year was the New Zealand Settlements Act enforced?
1863
What did the New Zealand Settlements Act allow?
Confiscation of Maori land without purchase
What was issued on July 9, 1863?
An ultimatum addressed to the Maori people living in the Waikato frontier
What did the ultimatum demand?
All persons of Native Race living in the Manukau District, and the Waikato frontier, are hereby required to immediately take the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen, and to give up their Arms to an Officer appointed by Government for that purpose
What did the ultimatum state would happen if it was not met with compliance?
Natives refusing to do so are hereby warned forthwith to leave the District aforesaid, and retire to Waikato, beyond Mangatawhiri. In case of their not complying with this Order, they will be ejected
When did the invasion of the Waikato begin
July 12, 1863
How many colonial soldiers invaded the Waikato?
18,000
