Question

Following the New Zealand Wars, the British government __________.
A.
established seats in the House of Representatives for Maori politicians
B.
gave three million acres of land to Maori
C.
signed the Treaty of Waitangi
D.
left the colony and turned it over to Maori control

Answer 1

A. Established seats in the House of Representatives for Maori politicians.

Explanation: In 1867 the Maori Representation Act created four Māori electorates (seats) in Parliament to give Māori political representation after the conflicts; the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, and land was largely taken, not given.