Essay Writing

You have to write an essay this weekend. I’ve told you the story of Yanos who wrote 14 practice essays in one year and achieved some excellent results. He proved that practice makes perfect. If he can, then so can you. The biggest barrier to success always seems to be the students themselves.

This Essay asks why did Europeans decide to settle in NZ before 1840.

There were many groups who visited NZ. Explorers who opened NZ up to those who followed. Sealers and Ocean Whalers who generally came for short periods, but occasionally stayed as voluntary (or not) Pakeha Maori. Shore Whalers and Traders who often lived amongst their hosts also becoming Intermediaries.

You do not need to include groups we haven’t covered yet. (More later!)

For each group you must have a named example(s) with a brief bio and should be able to name the area and Iwi involved.

The final part of the Decision AS asks for Effect of this decision. The main reason is the contact and trade opportunities that having pakeha gave to the host Iwi. Kororareka is one obvious example. There are others.

The Intermediaries handout is worth a look, as is the DNZB folder. The first 5 bio’s are especially useful.

Good Luck.