📚 Part 1: Understanding Key Events

1. The New Zealand Land Wars occurred primarily during which period?

1840s-1870s

1890s-1920s

1920s-1950s

1960s-1980s

2. The Māori Renaissance began in which decade?

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

3. Which of the following were key features of both events? (Select all that apply)

Struggle for Māori rights

Armed conflict

Land disputes

Cultural revival

Government involvement

4. Complete this sentence: The Land Wars were primarily about _________________, while the Māori Renaissance focused on _________________.

The Land Wars were primarily about _________________________, while the Māori Renaissance focused on _________________________.

🔍 Part 2: Comparative Analysis

5. List three similarities between the Land Wars and the Māori Renaissance:

6. List three key differences between these two historical events:

7. How did the outcomes of the Land Wars influence or connect to the later Māori Renaissance?

8. Write a thesis statement comparing the Land Wars and Māori Renaissance (what is the main point of your comparison?):

9. Plan your comparative essay structure by filling in key points for each paragraph:

Introduction: Brief description of both events

Body Paragraph 1 - Similarities:

Body Paragraph 2 - Differences:

Conclusion: How these events shaped modern New Zealand

10. Reflection: How do these historical events continue to influence New Zealand society today?