What did the Treaty of Waitangi say?
Using the two versions of the Treaty - the Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi -
and the main point(s) for each Article discuss in pairs what the main differences are and then explain
them in the following spaces. Then reflect on why you think these differences in perspectives on the
Treaty would cause conflict between Māori and Pākehā.
and the main point(s) for each Article discuss in pairs what the main differences are and then explain
them in the following spaces. Then reflect on why you think these differences in perspectives on the
Treaty would cause conflict between Māori and Pākehā.
People in our group (names):
Isaac and Jireh
Article 1
Key Differences:
British wanted full control
Maori come completely under control
Perspectives Causing Conflict:
Maori had different thoughts
Article 2
Key Differences:
Maori are Guaranteed there possession of land estates forests fishers
Britsh crown has the emp-emptive right to buy Maori land that is afford
Perspectives Causing Conflict:
Maori could only sell their land to the British government but they both have to agree on a price
Article 3
Key Differences:
Maori have rights
The British will protect the Maori
Perspectives Causing Conflict:
The Maori have equal rights to the British