New Zealand History: European Settlement
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Who sighted New Zealand in 1642?

  • Abel Tasman (correct)
  • Samuel Marsden
  • James Cook
  • Henry Williams

    • What was the main aim of the Treaty of Waitangi?

  • To establish British colonies in New Zealand
  • To establish trade agreements between Māori and British
  • To encourage large-scale immigration from Britain
  • To protect Māori land rights and provide a framework for British settlement (correct)

    • What led to a significant influx of immigrants in the 1860s?

  • The discovery of gold in Otago (correct)
  • The introduction of refrigerated shipping
  • The Women's Suffrage Movement
  • The establishment of the University of New Zealand

    • What was the population of New Zealand in 1858?

    <p>Approximately 60,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established in 1870?

    <p>The University of New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was introduced in 1882, allowing for the export of meat and dairy products?

    <p>Refrigerated shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were among the first Christian missionaries to arrive in New Zealand?

    <p>Samuel Marsden and Henry Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main conflict between Māori and settlers?

    <p>Land ownership and usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right did women gain in 1893?

    <p>The right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many settlers arrived in New Zealand during the gold rush of the 1860s?

    <p>Thousands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    European Settlement in New Zealand

    Early Explorers and Missionaries (1642-1840)

    • Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand in 1642
    • British explorer James Cook mapped the coastline in 1769-70
    • Early European presence was limited to occasional visits by explorers, whalers, and missionaries
    • Christian missionaries arrived in the early 19th century, including Samuel Marsden and Henry Williams

    British Colonization (1840-1860)

    • The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, granting the British Crown sovereignty over New Zealand
    • The treaty aimed to protect Māori land rights and provide a framework for British settlement
    • Large-scale British immigration began in the 1840s, with the establishment of settlements in Wellington, Nelson, and Auckland
    • Conflicts arose between Māori and settlers over land ownership and usage

    Gold Rush and Immigration Boom (1860-1880)

    • The discovery of gold in Otago in 1861 led to a gold rush, attracting thousands of immigrants
    • Immigration schemes and assisted passage programs encouraged large-scale migration from Britain
    • The population of New Zealand grew rapidly, from approximately 60,000 in 1858 to over 500,000 by 1881
    • The influx of settlers led to increased conflict with Māori over land and resources

    Social and Economic Development (1880-1900)

    • The late 19th century saw significant social and economic development in New Zealand
    • The introduction of refrigerated shipping in 1882 allowed for the export of meat and dairy products
    • The establishment of a national education system and the University of New Zealand in 1870
    • The Women's Suffrage Movement gained momentum, with women gaining the right to vote in 1893

    European Settlement in New Zealand

    Early Explorers and Missionaries (1642-1840)

    • Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, sighted New Zealand in 1642
    • British explorer James Cook mapped the coastline in 1769-70
    • Early European presence was limited to occasional visits by explorers, whalers, and missionaries until the early 19th century
    • Christian missionaries, including Samuel Marsden and Henry Williams, arrived in the early 19th century

    British Colonization (1840-1860)

    • The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, granting the British Crown sovereignty over New Zealand
    • The treaty aimed to protect Māori land rights and provide a framework for British settlement
    • Large-scale British immigration began in the 1840s, with settlements established in Wellington, Nelson, and Auckland
    • Conflicts arose between Māori and settlers over land ownership and usage

    Gold Rush and Immigration Boom (1860-1880)

    • The discovery of gold in Otago in 1861 led to a gold rush, attracting thousands of immigrants
    • Immigration schemes and assisted passage programs encouraged large-scale migration from Britain
    • New Zealand's population grew rapidly, from approximately 60,000 in 1858 to over 500,000 by 1881
    • The influx of settlers led to increased conflict with Māori over land and resources

    Social and Economic Development (1880-1900)

    • The late 19th century saw significant social and economic development in New Zealand
    • The introduction of refrigerated shipping in 1882 allowed for the export of meat and dairy products
    • A national education system and the University of New Zealand were established in 1870
    • The Women's Suffrage Movement gained momentum, with women gaining the right to vote in 1893

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    Explore the early European explorers, missionaries, and colonization of New Zealand from 1642 to 1860. Learn about Abel Tasman, James Cook, and the Treaty of Waitangi.

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