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Historical Power Perspectives
🤔 Part 1: Understanding Power
1. What does "power" mean to you? Write your definition below:
2. Circle examples of power you might see in everyday life:
A teacher giving instructions to students
A parent setting rules at home
A friend choosing what game to play
A government making laws
All of the above
📜 Part 2: Treaty of Waitangi Knowledge
3. Fill in the blanks about the Treaty of Waitangi:
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on ___/___/1840 at _____________ in the Bay of Islands. It was an agreement between _______ chiefs and the _______ Crown. The Treaty was written in both _______ and _______ languages.
4. Match the Treaty articles with their main focus:
1. Article One
2. Article Two
3. Article Three
A. Rights of British citizenship
B. Māori retain authority over their lands
C. British sovereignty over New Zealand
🔍 Part 3: Primary Source Analysis
5. When analysing a historical source, what questions should we ask? Check all that apply:
Who wrote or created this source?
When was it created?
What perspective does it show?
Who might disagree with this viewpoint?
What was happening at the time?
6. Imagine you are reading a letter from a Māori chief in 1840. What might be their main concerns about the Treaty? Write your thoughts:
7. Now imagine you are reading a letter from a British settler in 1840. What might be their perspective on the Treaty? Write your thoughts:
⚖️ Part 4: Power and Consequences
8. True or False: Different language versions of the Treaty said exactly the same thing.
True
False
9. How do you think differences between the English and Māori versions of the Treaty affected Māori and Pākehā relationships? Explain:
10. What are some examples of how power was misused in New Zealand's colonial history? List at least two:
💭 Part 5: Reflection and Modern Connections
11. Draw a timeline showing three key events related to power in New Zealand history:
12. What can we learn from historical uses of power that is important for today? Write your reflection:
13. How can people today use power more ethically and fairly? Give specific examples:
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