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How many chiefs signed the Māori copy of the Treaty of Waitangi at Waitangi on 6 February 1840?
The only copy of the Treaty that is written in English is a longhand version.
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Who was appointed as consul to negotiate for the sovereignty of New Zealand?
Captain William Hobson
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on __________.
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What was the primary reason for entering into the Treaty?
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Match the following events with their corresponding details:
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The Waitangi Tribunal has the authority to determine the meaning of the Treaty only in the Māori language.
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What was the role of James Busby in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi?
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What is the main purpose of the Treaty of Waitangi?
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The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6 February 1842.
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What is the significance of the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed?
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The word 'sovereignty' in the Māori version of the Treaty is translated as ______.
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Match the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi with their descriptions:
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What does the Māori version guarantee regarding their lands?
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All Māori tribes interpreted the Treaty of Waitangi in the same way.
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Where can copies of the Treaty of Waitangi be viewed?
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Study Notes
Treaty of Waitangi Overview
- Founding document of New Zealand, signed on February 6, 1840, in Waitangi, Bay of Islands.
- Agreement between representatives of the Crown and Māori iwi (tribes) and hapū (sub-tribes).
- Established as a political compact, not a constitution or statute, to create a nation-state and a government for New Zealand.
Articles of the Treaty
- Composed of three articles in the English version:
- Māori cede sovereignty of New Zealand to Britain.
- Māori grant the Crown exclusive rights to purchase land, while retaining full ownership rights over their properties.
- Māori are guaranteed the rights and privileges of British subjects.
- In the Māori version, critical terms differ:
- ‘Sovereignty’ is translated as ‘kawanatanga’ (governance).
- English guarantees ‘undisturbed possession’ while Māori guarantees ‘tino rangatiratanga’ (full authority) over ‘taonga’ (treasures).
Signatories and Copies
- More than 40 chiefs signed the Māori copy at Waitangi, with about 540 chiefs signing overall by September 1840.
- Nine copies exist at Archives New Zealand; mostly longhand, only one in English.
- The Waitangi Tribunal holds exclusive authority to interpret the meanings of the Treaty as recorded in both languages.
Historical Context and Motivation
- Late 1830s: New Zealand was undergoing rapid changes with increased land acquisition by Europeans, leading to chaos and lawlessness.
- British authorities recognized potential French interests in the region.
- Captain William Hobson was appointed to negotiate sovereignty and establish a British colony.
Post-Treaty Events
- After signing, Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson proclaimed British sovereignty over New Zealand.
- Proclamations were ratified by the British government in October 1840, marking New Zealand as a part of the British colony.
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Explore the foundational document of New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi, signed on February 6, 1840. This quiz delves into the articles of the treaty, the differing interpretations in English and Māori, and the significance of the signatories. Understand the complexities of this historic agreement and its impact on New Zealand's nationhood.
