Histories Flashcards
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What did Maori originally call Europeans
Tangata kē: strangers
Maitai: from sea
Tangata tupua: globin people
Takata pora: ship people
Tangata pākehā/pākehā
When were Cook’s pacific explorations
1770s
When did Europeans cross the horizon into Pēwhairangi (bay of islands) and Te Ara-a-Kiwa (Foveaux strait)
1790s
Why did whalers first come to NZ (Pewhairangi, 1790s)
Repairs, supplies
When did New England whalers come to NZ
1800s, far more in 1830s. Maori provide provisions and recruits
When did whaling end (temporarily)
1809, utu against Boyd: 1812-14 US-UK war
When did the sealing industry take off in NZ
1800s
When was the first sealing gang in NZ (NSW at Tamatea (Dusky Sound), unsuccessful)
1792
In 1806 which ship landed 60000 pelts in Sydney
Favorite (from Nantucket)
In 1809 what did Isle of Wight off St Clair beach do
8 man sealing gang took 2000 skins over 20 weeks
In 1810 in one week 100000 pounds worth of skins landed at
Port Jackson, Sydney
When was the first shore whaling station
1829
How many sealing stations existed in the south and lower north island in 1840
~20
What did southern sealing stations operate under the authority of
Tuhawaiki, Taiaroa, Ngai Tahu rangatira
How did whalers interact with Maori
Many marriages, chiefly women married owners and managers, lesser ranking women with employees
What happened to Tuki-Tahua in 1793
Kidnapped and brought to Norfolk island with Huri-kokoti to teach convicts how to make rope out of harakeke (unsuccessful as this is women’s knowledge). Tuki draws map for Philip King to illustrate his knowledge of homeland
What does Te Tai Tokerau mean
Northland
How did the return of Tuki and Huru to Te Tai Tokerau rangatira help Maori/pakeha relations
Gave presents such as potatoes. Interaction suggests “the possibility for sustained strategic relationships with Pakeha”. NSW governor king hosts visiting rangatira, issues proclamations to protect Maori sailors
In 1805 how did Te pahi and his sons from pewhairangi improve Maori/pakeha relations
Visit governor king in Port Jackson, exchange gifts. Te Pahi studies gardening and brings home seeds and fruit trees. Provides gifts to visiting ships in pewhairangi
When did Samuel Marsden first begin considering a Christian mission trip to NZ
Upon meeting Te pahi
When, how and why was Te Pahi killed
1810 killed by a ship lynch mob who thought he killed the crew of Boyd
What happened in 1809 to Ruatara (relation of Te Pahi)
Dumped in London by ship captain, nursed back to health by Marsden en route to Port Jackson from London. Ruatara lives with Marsden at his Parramatta farm and learns about farming. Ruatara point of contact in NZ for missionaries
Where did Marsden settle missionaries in 1814
By Ruatara’s pā at Rangihoua (northern Pewhairangi)
What does Ruatara use his Pakeha knowledge for
Develop new crops and exports to NSW, creates an English style village and provides an English education to children