Waitangi - What really happened Pt1

Who was the British naval officer commissioned to become New Zealand's first governor?

• Jack Jones

• Samuel Ironside

• James Busby

• Captain William Hobson

What was the mission of Captain William Hobson in New Zealand?

• To make a treaty between the crown and the native Chiefs of New Zealand

• To establish a new colony for Great Britain

• To trade with the native New Zealanders

• To explore the natural resources of New Zealand

Who was described as having made a full occupation of complaining and was given no troops nor any means of enforcing his position in New Zealand?

• James Busby

• William Kalinda

• James Stewart Freeman

• Henry Williams

Who was chosen to translate the treaty because he was known respectfully by the Maori as four-eyes?

• Jack Jones

• Samuel Ironside

• James Busby

• Henry Williams

What was the occupation of Jack Jones when he arrived in New Zealand?

• Whaler

• Trader

• Governor

• Missionary

What did Lord Normanby brief acknowledge about the natives of New Zealand?

• They have no sovereignty over New Zealand soil

• They are incompetent to act or deliberate in concert

• They are capable of giving their free and intelligent consent to the treaty

• They are incapable of understanding the treaty

What was the main concern about the treaty as per the Colonial Office instructions?

• It needs to be signed by all the native Chiefs

• It needs to be capable of flexible interpretation

• It needs to be translated into multiple languages

• It needs to be understood by the native mind

Who was described as arrogant, stubborn, and fearless, qualities admired by the native New Zealanders?

• Samuel Ironside

• James Busby

• Henry Williams

• Jack Jones

What was the occupation of Samuel Ironside in New Zealand?

• Governor

• Missionary

• Trader

• Private Secretary

What was the main issue faced by Captain William Hobson during the treaty negotiations?

• Lack of resources to enforce the treaty

• Lack of understanding of the treaty by the native Chiefs

• Lack of support from the British government

• Lack of time to complete the treaty