consequences - immediate & short term Flashcards
(15 cards)
How many battles took place in the Waikato?
4
Name the four battles that took place in the Waikato
Rangiriri, Paterangi/Waiari, Rangioawhia and Orakau
How many Maori were taken prisoner at Rangiriri?
183
Who led the colonial army through the Waikato wars?
General Duncan Cameron
What happened at Rangiaowhia?
The massacre of Maori not involved in the fighting
Why did the attack on Rangiaowhia impact the Maori economy?
Rangioawhia acted as the ‘food bowl’ of the Waikato, supplying produce to the wider community
Why was Rangioawhia instructed not to be attacked?
Due to its significance to the horticulture system of the country
How much land was confiscated following the conclusion of the fighting in 1864?
480,000 hectares
What was Grey’s reasoning for land confiscation following the land wars?
Punishment for previous ‘rebellion’ via the formation of the Kingitanga
How much land was taken overall nationally?
Over one and a half million hectares
When did the battle of Rangiriri take place?
November 20-21 1863
When did the Rangiaowhia attack take place?
21 February 1864
When did the Waiari incident take place?
11 February 1864
When did the battle of Orakau take place?
31 March - 2 April 1864
How many people were massacred at Rangiaowhia?
200-300
