Why did Britain think the Waitangi Treaty was a good idea?
Signed in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the British Crown and Maori. It established British law in New Zealand, while at the same time guaranteeing Maori authority over their land and culture. The Treaty is considered New Zealand's founding document, and marks the beginning of permanent European settlement. With the signing of the Treaty, British Governor William Hobson declared British sovereignty over New Zealand, and the colony of New Zealand was formally proclaimed on 3 May 1840. This resulted in an increase in the number of British migrants to New Zealand and, quite simply, expansion of the British Empire.
Was the reception of jays treaty considered good or bad?
This depends on who you asked. The treaty itself, created in 1795, was between the United States and Great Britain. It is credited with averting war, resolving issues, and facilitating peaceful trade. However, the treaty was hotly contested by the Jeffersonian's in each state who feared that closer economic ties with Britain would strengthen Hamilton's Federalist party, promote aristocracy and undercut republicanism.
Why did the Maori and British sign the Treaty of Waitangi?
There are many factors which influenced the Maori to sign the Treaty Of Waitangi. The Maori signed the Treaty of Waitangi because the purpose of the agreement was to protect Maori land interests in exchange for recognition of British sovereignty. The Maori had no dispute over handing over ownership of their land to Queen Victoria as they were promised the right to occupy their land for as long as they wished, and to be given…
What came first The Intolerable Acts or the Treaty of Paris?
Well, The Treaty of Paris came before and after the intolerable acts. The Treaty of Paris (1763) was signed by France and Great Britain at the end of the Seven Year War (French and Indian War) that was the war that actually sparked the American Revolution. Great Britain thought it would be a good idea to get it's money back from winning that war and so decided to start taxing the colonists which finally led…
Why did Brittan fight in World War 1?
Britain had not planned on joining a war between countries on the Continent. It had no military alliances that would force them to aid any nation in a war. Had Germany gone straight into France, Britain may have never declared war or at least waited. But Germany went through Belgium, a country with which England had a defense treaty and good trade relations. In honor of that treaty and to protet that beneficial business, Britain…
Did World War 1 do Britain justice?
This is not a very clear question. If you mean "was Britain justified in fighting WW 1" the answer is yes, because it was bound by a treaty to come to the aid of France. If you mean "did Britain put up a good fight in WW 1" the answer is also yes, since Britain and France stopped the German advance and by early 1918 had put Germany on the defense and in retreat even…