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Understanding Treaties in Indigenous and Commonwealth Histories

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance and interpretation of treaties within Indigenous and Commonwealth histories through source analysis.

Topics covered:

#Treaties
#Indigenous History
#Compare different perspectives on treaties' significance
#History
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of primary sources about treaties
#Standard
#Outline the impact of treaties on indigenous communities and colonial governments
#Explain the purpose and content of historical treaties
#Source Analysis (Text)

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Understanding Treaties in Indigenous and Commonwealth Histories

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis of a Treaty Document

Source A: Treaty of Waitangi (1840)

"The Queen agrees to govern the islands with the support of the chiefs and people, who retain their land rights and authority. The chiefs agree to cede sovereignty to the Queen, while retaining full rights to their land and resources, and to be protected by her laws. The language of the treaty is ambiguous, with some sections translated differently in Māori and English, leading to varied interpretations. Provenance: Official treaty document signed by British representatives and Māori chiefs, 1840.

1.
Describe what the Treaty of Waitangi states about land rights and sovereignty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the treaty as expressed in the source with its actual impact on Māori communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyze the origin and purpose of this source. Why was it created? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the usefulness and limitations of this source when studying the history of treaties. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain why different interpretations of the treaty have caused disputes over land rights. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives of Māori chiefs and British representatives based on this source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the significance of treaties like this in shaping Indigenous and colonial histories. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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