New Zealand Independence

When was New Zealand's Declaration of Independence signed?

• July, 1840

• December, 1845

• October, 1835

• March, 1825

When did New Zealand gain full legislative independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1947

• 1931

• 1907

• 1967

Which document marked New Zealand's legislative independence from the United Kingdom?

• Treaty of Waitangi

• Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947

• New Zealand Constitution Act 1852

• Declaration of Independence 1835

Who was the British monarch when New Zealand adopted the Statute of Westminster?

• King George V

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King George VI

• Queen Victoria

What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster for New Zealand?

• It granted New Zealand full control over its domestic and foreign affairs.

• It established New Zealand as a British colony.

• It was the first treaty with the Māori.

• It created the New Zealand Parliament.

In what year did New Zealand become a dominion?

• 1907

• 1947

• 1931

• 1893

What is the significance of the year 1907 in New Zealand's history?

• New Zealand became a dominion.

• The Treaty of Waitangi was signed.

• The first Labour government was elected.

• The capital was moved to Wellington.

Which act allowed New Zealand to make its own laws without British approval?

• Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947

• New Zealand Constitution Act 1852

• Treaty of Waitangi

• New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990

Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand when the Statute of Westminster was adopted?

• Michael Joseph Savage

• Peter Fraser

• Sidney Holland

• Richard Seddon

What was the main reason for New Zealand's delay in adopting the Statute of Westminster?

• Economic concerns

• Political stability

• Cultural ties to Britain

• Military alliances