Treaty Of Waitangi Flashcards
1
Q
When was it signed
A
1840 6 february
2
Q
How many signed it
A
43
3
Q
Where was it signed
A
Bay of islands
4
Q
Why did the British want to sign
A
- Gain cession without an expensive war
- control land sales
- Civilise maori
Claim land stopping U.S france
5
Q
Why did the maori sign
A
- Gain protection for their infant state
- increase trade
- protect cultural identity
- protect from british subjects
- keep land river forsest
6
Q
British version article 1
A
Maori cedes all land and sovereignty of that land to britain
7
Q
Maori version 1
A
Maori cedes Kawangatanga, but britain only has nominal control.
8
Q
English version 2
A
Maori had full control over there land but can only sell land to the british
9
Q
maori Version 2
A
Maori have guaranteed chieftain ship and full control of their land
10
Q
english version 3
A
Maori get all rights and duties of a British subjects and must adhere to law
11
Q
maori version 3
A
Maori gain protection form their infant state
