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Why did the Maori support the Treaty? - Coggle Diagram
Why did the Maori support the Treaty?
Need support against agressive European land buyers
Start of a new relationship with Britain
World’s major naval power
Personal agreement between the Queen and the chiefs
Equal role
Willingly
Keen to sell land to governor
New way of fighting old enemies
Protection against old enemies
More markets for produce
More goods to buy
Demand for Maori labour and services of all kinds
Trusted the missionary advice to be wise
Good for country and people
“Act of love”
Didn’t know the real purpose of the Treaty
Pressure
A bond similar to the covenants of the Bible
Religion