Term 4 Treaty Of Waitangi Flashcards
What had busby set up in NZ
The Declaration of Independence
How many days before the treaty was the Treaty signed between Maori and the British government.
Only 7 day
What date did the ship arrive back in nz
29th January 1840
What was the name of the ship that brought Hobson back to nz
HM HERALD
According to the Declaration of Independence who controlled NZ at this time
The Maori
Why was Hobson sent to nz
Hobson was dispatched from London in July 1839,with instructions to take the constitutional steps needed to establish a British colony in nz
He was the co author of the treaty of waitangi
Hobson was the person chosen to negotiate the treaty of waitangi
Who was concerned about the inter-tribal fighting among Maori in the bay of islands and needed hobsons help
James busby. Hobson and Busby had written several reports on the situation to the British government. The British government felt that Hobsons knowledge of New Zealand would be helpful in negotiating the treaty
Hobson was sworn in as the ___________of New Zealand by Governor George Gipps
Lieutenant governor of New Zealand
How long did Hobson stay in Australia before returning to New Zealand
3weeks
What was Hobson sick with.
Yellow fever from the Caribbean and he had syphilis
Was Hobson the first or second governor of New Zealand
First
Describe three characteristics about William Hobsons personality
- He was deeply religious 2. He was an honest man 3. He was a friendly man 4. He was not a well man
When Hobson arrived in nz what did he look like
Sick,weak and pale
How many years after the treaty was signed did Hobson die
2 Years
What was Hobson anxious about during this time in New Zealand
He was anxious to make sure Maori were treated fairly and well
What did Hobson suffer two days after signing the treaty
A stroke
What two skills did Hobson obtain in the British navy which he became very experienced at
Surveying the coastlines of colonies and arranging new settlements
At what age did Hobson join the British navy
10 Years old
Who is Hobson
A royal British navy officer who served as the first Governor General of New Zealand
Name one person who worked with William Hobson
James busby, Henry Williams, Hone heke, tamati waka nene, George Gipps
What year did 13 Maori chiefs sign a petition with the British
1831
Why did Maori want a petition from the British
They wanted social justice as there was a lawlessness in New Zealand from the pakeha
Why did the Maori choose to send a petition to the British
Maori respected the British, most Pakeha in New Zealand were British, Maori impressed by their ships and power
What did Maori ask for in the petition to the British
Friendship, protection and help against the foreign threat
Who was the man elected to represent British in New Zealand
James busby
What was his title
The British resident
What date did James busby arrive in New Zealand
17th may 1833
Who did James busby first meet and gather info from the British
Missionary Henry. W
How old was James busby when he arrived in New Zealand
33
What were 2 negative aspects about his new role
Poor wages and tough job
What was James Busby nickname from the Maori
Man o war without guns
The saying BARON DE THIERRY was from what country
France
What year did James busby set up the Declaration of Independence in New Zealand
1835
True or false
Independence means :
You are not controlled by another
True
What year did the Union Jack flag get replaced by the United tribes flag
1840
James Busby had how many Maori signatures by 1839 for the Declaration of Independence
52
Was Tamati waka nene a supporter of the British until his death
Yes
Who visited London with hongi hika and Wakito
Thomas kendall
What is a treaty
A treaty is a agreement between groups of people or countries
Who did the British government send to New Zealand to sort out a treaty with the British
William Hobson
What is the Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi is an important agreement that was signed by the representatives of the British crown and the Maori in 1840
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Waitangi
The purpose was to enable the British settlers and the Maori people to live together in New Zealand under a common set of law or agreement