Case Study responses to Colonialism

Which of the following actions was taken by the new New Zealand government regarding Māori rights?

• Established a new Māori Health Authority.

• Increased Māori involvement in local government.

• Scaled back the use of the Māori language in government communications.

• Expanded cultural protection programs for Māori heritage.

What is a notable disparity faced by the Māori population in New Zealand?

• Māori represent a smaller percentage of the prison population compared to their general population percentage.

• Māori have a higher life expectancy than non-Māori.

• Māori are disproportionately represented in the prison population and have lower life expectancy.

• Māori generally have higher incomes and live in more affluent areas.

What was a significant difference between the English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi?

• The English version granted Māori full sovereignty, while the Māori version granted limited self-governance.

• The English version stated Māori ceded all rights of sovereignty, while the Māori version promised only governance over the land.

• The English version focused on cultural preservation, while the Māori version focused on economic development.

• The English version was signed by more chiefs than the Māori version.

By what percentage had Māori land holdings been reduced by 1939 due to British actions?

• Less than 50%

• Approximately 70%

• Over 90%

• Exactly 80%

What was a significant outcome of the 1975 Land March?

• The immediate return of all confiscated Māori land.

• The establishment of a new independent Māori government.

• The presentation of a petition with over 60,000 signatures to Parliament.

• A formal apology from the Queen of the UK.

What significant change occurred in the early 1980s that altered the effectiveness of the Waitangi Tribunal?

• The Tribunal was disbanded due to lack of progress.

• A Māori judge was appointed as the chair.

• The government issued a blanket apology for all past injustices.

• International observers were invited to oversee its operations.

What is a key distinguishing feature of the Treaty of Waitangi compared to other treaties signed with indigenous communities?

• It was the first treaty ever signed between a colonial power and indigenous people.

• It was written in the indigenous language and interpreted through their culture.

• It granted full sovereignty to the indigenous people immediately.

• It was universally accepted and honored by all parties from its inception.

What event sparked the Māori politicians' protest in the New Zealand Parliament in November 2024?

• A new bill described as "New Zealand's most racist piece of legislation in 100 years."

• The election of a left-leaning government.

• A dispute over land ownership.

• The introduction of a new national holiday.

What are are two examples of what the Maori are trying to protect and resist imperialism?