lecture 15 - opportunity & disappointment (1840-1863) Flashcards
(20 cards)
What 1852 Act establishes the NZ parliament?
The New Zealand Constitution Act
When was the NZ Constitution Act signed to establish parliament?
1852
What were the 2 goals of the british during early colonisation?
Political dominance, Land possession
What was the major town in 1840?
Russel/Kororareka
Why did Māori initially have practical rangatiratanga in the few years after the treaty was signed?
Because they greatly outnumbered pakeha so mostly were able to have control over their lives and lands
What were some of the key locations of warfare in the 1840s?
Wairau, Northland, Hutt Valley, Whanganui (in chronological order of the wars)
What were the 2 causes of warfare in early settlement?
Mana & land
Why did many Māori decide to sell their land early on in European settlement?
To establish relationships with Pakeha authority, for financial gains, to pre-empt the selling by those with rival claims to the land
What is the difference between Native title & Crown Title?
Native title involves the traditional ownership of the land, often involving many members of a whanau. Crown title was the official titles, which were often used by the crown to resell land to incoming settlers
What were the 3 types of elected and appointed governing bodies created under the New Zealand Constitution Act of 1852?
Parliament: House of Representatives (elected) & legislative council (appointed), Provincial councils (elected)
Who was the leader of New Zealand, a position created by the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852?
Governor
Who was the first Governor of new Zealand?
Gov. George Grey (1845-1854)
Under the NZ Constitution Act 1852, who had franchise?
Men who owned property
Why were many Māori excluded from voting under the NZ Constitution Act 1852?
Only men owning property could vote. However, only crown titles were recognised, excluding those with traditional collective land ownership
Who was the first Māori king of the Kingitanga movement?
Potatau te Wherowhero
What iwi was the first Māori king, te wherowhero, from?
Ngati Mahuta
Which region/iwi had very strong support for the Kingitanga?
Waikato Tainui, Ngati Maniapoto
Where is Waitara located?
In Taranaki
Why did war break out in Waitara?
There was dispute about the right of a chief to sell land to the Crown, when traditionally it belonged collectively to the entire community. Lead to secret sales and eventually clashes between the government and local Māori
What was the period of Governor Grey’s “Cold War” to isolate the Kingitanga?
1861-1863
