10Sp Social Studies: What did the Treaty of Waitangi say?

What did the Treaty of Waitangi say?

Using the two versions of the Treaty - the Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi - and the main point(s) for each Article discuss in pairs what the main differences are and then explain them in the following spaces. Then reflect on why you think these differences in perspectives on the Treaty would cause conflict between Māori and Pākehā.

People in our group (Jireh, Isaac): 

Article 1

Key Differences: 

- British wanted full control 

- Maori come completely under control 

Perspectives Causing Conflict: 

Maori had different thoughts 

Article 2

Key Differences: 

- Maori are Guaranteed there possession of land estates forests fishers. 

- Britsh crown has the emp-emptive right to buy Maori land that is afforded. 

Perspectives Causing Conflict: 

Maori could only sell their land to the British government but they both have to agree on a price. 

Article 3

Key Differences: 

- Maori have rights. 

- The British will protect the Maori. 

Perspectives Causing Conflict:

The Maori have equal rights to the British.