new zealand ~ basic flashcards
who set up a shipyard in 1843?
henry nicol
how many ships did he build?
over 180
by building this many ships what did it improve?
trade in NZ & boosted economy
who was involved in developing the textile industry?
John Ross and Robert Glendinning
where did they set up a successful drapery business?
dunedin
what two things did the textile industry have an impact on?
helped to increase trade
increased employment opportunities
why did 35,000 scots emigrate to NZ?
gold rush- seek their fortune in gold
how did scots emigrating affect dunedins population?
grew to 16,000 by 1864
what impact did the gold rush have?
increased population > more economic opps (more businesses needed)
what company established the frozen meat trade in NZ?
the new zealand and australian land company
what did the company export?
frozen meat
what two impacts did the company have on new zealand?
positive impact on economy> trade with other countries ⬆️
helped country to prosper
how many scots stated their employment as farmers?
38%
where did the farmers introduce sheep from?
australia
as scots developed the farming industry what did this boost?
economy and created many employment opps
who had an impact on the education system in NZ?
james macandrew
how many schools did this person set up?
100+
as scots had a positive impact on education system what did this lead to?
population were better educated» more success when seeking employment
whatwas the first language spoken by most scots in NZ until 19thC
gaelic
what place was named after a scottish city?
dunedin
what impact did the scots speaking gaelic have on the culture?
shows they maintained native language
what gave NZ a scottish feel?
caledonian societies - scottish celebrations, highland games
who was the native minister from Tiree?
donald maclean
what did this native minister do?
he learnt maori language & served as native minister between 1877-80
what 2 things did donald maclean do to help the maoris?
disputes
helped to protect maoris land & settle disputes between europeans
what 2 things were the maoris able to do from Donald’s help?
maintain reserves & use funds to develop land
what did donald maclean make sure happened when colonists purchased land from the Maoris?
that the chief/leader was selling the land willingly which allowed the maoris to further develop their land
