lecture 13 - declaration & treaty 1 Flashcards
What is the Maori name for the “Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand”?
He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
28 October 1835
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
The home of British Resident James Busby in Waitangi
How many Northern chiefs first signed the Declaration?
34 Northern chiefs
How many articles did the Declaration of Independence have?
4
What was the overarching meaning/principles of the Declaration?
Mana and sovereign power in NZ was to reside fully with Maori
What was the name of the confederation that was to meet and discuss lawmaking, as outlined by the declaration?
The confederation of United Tribes - Te Whakaminenga
How many chiefs in total signed the Declaration of Independence?
52
Did Te Wherowhero sign or refuse to sign the declaration of independence?
He signed
What was the Elizabeth affair?
In 1830, the rangatira Te Raupraha asks for assistance of the captain and crew of the Elizabeth in return for flax, but another rangatira is captured and killed and word goes back to England that the maori were canibals
What year did the Elizabeth Affair occur?
1830
What was the response by the British Colonial Office to the Elizabeth Affair?
Ultimately, the appoint James Busby as British Resident in the Bay of Islands
What was James busby’s role?
British Resident in the Bay of Islands
When was James Busby Appointed?
May 1833
What is the name for the first flag chosen for NZ?
Flag of the United tribes of New Zealand
