Asked by Toga



Read the excerpt from an 1893 book describing the settlement of Australia and New Zealand.

“It is not necessary here to follow the complicated history of New Zealand in later years, which unfortunately comprises [includes] several bloody wars with the Maoris. The present prosperous condition of this great colony is well known, but it has not been effected without the rapid diminution [decrease in number] of the natives, who have met with the fate of most aborigines in contact with Europeans, especially when the former were naturally bold and warlike.”

—Notes on Captain Cook’s Journal

Which statement is best supported by the excerpt?

A.

The British attempt to wipe out the Maori was successful.
B.

The Maori suffered a loss of population and decline in power.
C.

The British had little trouble conquering and colonizing New Zealand.
D.The Maori population gradually declined after Britain colonized New Zealand.

Answered by Ms. Sue
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the answer is b
Answered by Toga
Ty!
Answered by nonya
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Answered by pikachu
@nonya b
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Ty @Connexus Australia and pacific! That is the right answer!
Answered by olie
Read the excerpt from an 1893 book describing the settlement of Australia and New Zealand.

“It is not necessary here to follow the complicated history of New Zealand in later years, which unfortunately comprises [includes] several bloody wars with the Maoris. The present prosperous condition of this great colony is well known, but it has not been effected without the rapid diminution [decrease in number] of the natives, who have met with the fate of most aborigines in contact with Europeans, especially when the former were naturally bold and warlike.”

—Notes on Captain Cook’s Journal

Which statement is best supported by the excerpt?
Answered by Anonymous
what are the answers to the whole test?