Treaty of Waitangi

Questions to answer

Please answer the questions in your own words.

1. What is the treaty of Waitangi? It was a treaty that was signed by representatives

of the British Crown and Maori chiefs from the North Island of New Zealand. But to me

it means, a treaty that was signed unfairly to take over New Zealand.

2. Who signed the treaty of Waitangi? When and where? The british and chiefs

signed the treaty when it was 1840, at the Bay Of Islands.

3. What were the promises of the treaty for the Maori people? They were promised

that the maoris could still take over New Zealand but have the choice to sell their land

to the British if they wanted to. They were also promised that they would be protected. 

4. What happened after the treaty was signed? Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson

took over New Zealand and British soon ruled New Zealand. 

5. What are the key principles of the Treaty of Waitangi? Protection, Participation

and Partnership.