For social studies, we had to transfer the information in the table and put it into a graph.
What does the graph tell us?
The graph shows the increase and decrease of the Maori and European population. By 1859-1901 there is a rapid increase in the European population. Whereas the Maori population slowly declines throughout the years.
Why do you think the numbers of Maori change?
When the Europeans came to New Zealand the Maori traded their flax for muskets. Since the Maoris were always fighting over land or revenge, the musket made it more efficient to kill off their enemies. This caused more deaths, causing a decrease in the Maori population.
Why do you think the numbers of Europeans changed?
The Europeans found New Zealand great for killing whales, as well as trading with the Maori. In England it was cramped, unsafe, poverty, disease, and no jobs leaving people unemployed. New Zealand provided land, jobs, resources, and space, which attracted people to New Zealand.
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