Major Events in New Zealand's History
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1769
English explorer Captain James Cook makes the first of his three voyages to the islands. His journals inspire other Europeans to explore New Zealand. |
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1840
The Maori sign the Treaty of Waitangi giving control to the British in exchange for protection and guaranteed Maori possession of their lands. |
1893
New Zealand becomes the first country to give women the right to vote. |
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1907-1947
The country becomes a dominion, or self-governing community, within the British Empire. In 1947, New Zealand gains independence from Great Britain. |
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1987
New Zealand hosts and wins the inaugural Rugby World Cup. |
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2010
New Zealand sends military forces to Afghanistan for the third time at the request of the U.S. |
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Contemporary Maori Art. "Contemporary Maori Art Movement." n.d. March 2015.
"Australian Broadcasting Corporation." 2003. abc.net. May 2015.
"Etsy." reproduction-photographpicturephoto. 2015. Etsy. May 2015.
Gourley, Bridget. "New Horizons." n.d. Magazines today. May 2015.