Which 1835 document, signed by northern chiefs, declared the independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. He Whakaputanga, the Declaration of Independence
- Step 1: He Whakaputanga was signed at Waitangi in 1835 and acknowledged by the British Crown. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: He Whakaputanga, the Declaration of Independence. Why not the others: The Treaty came in 1840 and the others later.
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