New Zealand Wars: Who Were Involved?
Understanding the Key Players Year 7 Social Sciences
Setting the Scene: 1840s-1860s New Zealand
Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840 Growing tensions over land ownership Different groups with different goals Conflicts erupted across the North Island
Think About This...
Who do you think were the main groups involved in these wars? What different reasons might each group have had for fighting?
Māori Iwi: Defending Their Land
Taranaki iwi - fought to protect ancestral lands Waikato iwi - resisted land confiscation Ngāti Tuwharetoa and other iwi joined conflicts Used traditional warfare combined with new tactics
British Colonial Government
Wanted more land for European settlers Believed in British law and authority Sent troops from Britain and Australia Governor Grey led military campaigns
Colonial Military Forces
British Imperial troops sent from overseas Local colonial militia and volunteers Armed constabulary (police force) Used modern weapons and military tactics
Group Activity: Perspectives Map
Work in groups of 5 students Each group takes one key player Create a profile showing their goals and motivations Add your findings to the class map
Understanding Multiple Perspectives
'To understand history, we must listen to all voices and see through different eyes'
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