Question

Excerpt from an 1893 book describing the settlement of Australia and New Zealand. Which statement is best supposed by the excerpt? A: the British attempt to wipe out Māori was successful B: the Māori suffered a loss of population and decline in power C: the British had little trouble conquering and colonizing New Zealand D: the Māori population gradually declined after British colonized New Zealand

Answer 1

Based on the context of the excerpt from the 1893 book, the best-supported statement is B: the Māori suffered a loss of population and decline in power. This aligns with historical accounts of the impact of British colonization on the Māori people, which included significant loss of life due to conflict, disease, and displacement.