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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 protection in return.
There were significant issues, however, which arose following the translation of the treaty from English to Maori. The terms of the Treaty were not clarified due to cultural misunderstanding. For example, the Maori word kawanatanga (which, literally translated, means governorship) was ceded to the Queen in the first article but the Maori did not have a frame of reference to properly understand either 'sovereignty' or 'governorship'. Because the Maori had little understanding of this concept, there is a degree of doubt as to whether they fully understood what they were signing. The Treaty subsequently remains the topic of much controversy and political debate.
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Who was the first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi?
The first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi was Hone Heke.
What is the maori name for the treaty of waitangi?
The Maori name for the Treaty of Waitangi is "Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
What five maori tribes did not sign the treaty of waitangi?
The five Maori tribes that did not sign the Treaty of Waitangi are Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Patukirikiri, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Hineuru, and Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu.
What does Hone Heke have to do with the treaty of Waitangi?
Ngāpuhi chief Hone Heke was outspoken in his support of the Treaty of Waitangi, and believed to be the first Maori to sign it. It is doubtful whether, without such open support from a well-respected Maori chief, the Treaty would have been accepted by Maori.
How many maori chiefs singed the English version of the treaty?
Approximately 500 Maori chiefs signed the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
What did the maoris wear before the treaty of waitangi?
Clothes
What two groups signed the treaty of Waitangi?
The British and the maoris
Why is the treaty of waitangi important to maoris?
It was to give peace between the Maori and Pakeha
Who was the first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi?
The first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi was Hone Heke.
Did James busby sign the treaty of waitangi?
no.
Who was first to sign the treaty of waitangi?
Hone Heke was the first maori chief to sign the treaty
Who did not sign the treaty of Waitangi?
The Tuhoe, or Children of the Mist.
Did James Cook sign the the treaty of waitangi?
No. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed over 60 years after Captain James Cook died.
Who created the Treaty of Waitangi?
The Queen sent Busby to gain the Maoris trust by creating a treaty(later called the Treaty Of Waitangi). As Busby was creating the treaty Busby got ill so gave it to Hobson to complete.Hobson looked through the draft of the treaty and later created his own version.Hobson got Priest Williams to translate it into maori.Hobson tried to convince the maori to sign it but didnt.Then Hobson decided to have another go at getting the maori to sign the treaty.The next day they did.Now over 500 chiefs have signed the treaty.
Why Maoris didn't sign the treaty of Waitangi?
The Maoris thought that the british were just going to steal their land and NOt keep their word. So in the end they refused to sign the Treaty.
How did hone heke sign the treaty of waitangi?
with a feather pen
How did they sign the treaty of waitangi?
bcoz they r so dry
