A. 1970
B. 1709
C. 1840
D. None of These
Submitted by: Jinjh Ghulam qadir
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840 at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands:
Signers: Captain William Hobson, several English residents, and between 43 and 46 Māori rangatira
First signer: Hone Heke
The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement between the British Crown and Māori chiefs. It established the relationship between the Crown and Māori, and promised to:
- Protect Māori culture
- Allow Māori to continue living in New Zealand as Māori
- Give the Crown the right to govern New Zealand and represent the interests of all New Zealanders
The British government instructed Hobson to negotiate the treaty because they wanted to establish a civil government in New Zealand, but needed Māori consent first. The treaty document outlined: Māori protection by the Queen, Laws for the sale of land, and Acknowledgment of existing Māori ownership of land.
Several copies of the treaty were made in Te Reo Māori and sent around the country to be signed.
Correct Answer: 1840 ✔
Last Updated: November 18, 2024