causes - political tensions Flashcards
understanding dates and timeline
When was the Kingitanga founded?
1858
Why was the Kingitanga founded?
As a political response to serve as an equal entity to the British Crown regarding the sovereignty aspect of the Treaty of Waitangi
What two concepts were misinterpreted in the Treaty?
Sovereignty and co-governance
In regards to sovereignty, what did the English copy state?
Maori would cede sovereignty and full governorship (kawanatanga) to the Crown
What does sovereignty mean?
Supreme power or authority
In regards to sovereignty, what word did the Maori copy use?
Rangatiratanga - this is not a direct translation of the word sovereignty
What does kawanatanga mean?
Governor - in context, full governorship.
What do Maori give the Crown, and what are they guaranteed?
Kawanatanga katoa - complete governorship
Tino rangatiratanga - the unqualified exercise of chieftainship over their lands, dwelling places, and all other possessions.
Is there a Maori word for co-governance?
No - kawanatanga means governor
What does the Treaty guarantee Maori people?
the Treaty guarantees that Māori will continue to retain tino rangatiratanga (full authority) over their communities and property.
What does the Maori copy grant the Crown?
Kawanatanga - the right to govern and make laws. This right is to be used for the control of settlers, for the protection of Māori, and for the benefit of Māori and settlers alike, including the protection of Māori authority in respect of lands and other taonga
What causes a large portion of political tensions?
Crown seizure of Maori lands - confusion because of the different interpretations of the Treaty
What is tino rangatiratanga in the Treaty?
The unqualified exercise of chieftainship over their lands, dwelling places, and all other possessions.
