Why isn’t New Zealand part of Australia anyway?

The video explores the historical relationship between Australia and New Zealand, focusing on why New Zealand was considered an Australian state. It delves into the British colonization of the South Pacific, the Federation conferences, and New Zealand's decision not to join the Australian Commonwealth. Key factors include the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori relations, voting rights, and geographical distance. The legacy of these decisions is reflected in modern-day symbols and political structures.

What is one of the main reasons New Zealand is not considered an Australian state?

• New Zealand has a larger population than Australia.

• New Zealand was never colonized by the British.

• New Zealand is geographically closer to the United States.

• New Zealand is a separate country in the South Pacific.

Which of the following was NOT a colony that split off from New South Wales?

• Queensland

• Tasmania

• Victoria

• Fiji

Why did New Zealand politicians decide against joining the Australian Federation?

• They preferred to join the United States.

• They were promised more trade benefits by the British.

• They were concerned about the treatment of the Maori population.

• They wanted to maintain their own currency.

What was a significant concern for New Zealand regarding the potential federation with Australia?

• The lack of natural resources in Australia.

• The language barrier between the populations.

• The distance between New Zealand and Australia.

• The climate differences between the two countries.

What was a key factor in New Zealand's decision to not re-establish plural voting at the federal level?

• It was a strategy to increase land prices.

• It was a method to reduce the number of voters.

• It was abolished just before the first conference.

• It was seen as a way to increase taxes.