History 236

History 237 Auckland

The History of Australia and New Zealand

Week 8

Consolidation of New Zealand

Dr. Bruce Haulman

Welcome to Week 9 of The History of Australia and New Zealand
Consolidation of New Zealand: 1850 to 1950

You need to do four things:

1. Readings:

Read Michael King History of New Zealand Chapter 14 - 24

Click on this link to go to the White Study Guide for Chapter 14 to 24

Visit the "New Zealand's National Anthems" web site at

http://www.mch.govt.nz/anthem/index.htm

Browse through the page and learn about the two New Zealand Anthems. Also explore the rest of the site for information about the history of the national anthems, and why New Zealand has two. Then develop a short summary of what you discovered. (Short means 150-250 words or about 1/2 to 1 page typed double-spaced)

3. Visit the "New Zealand's Women and the Vote" web site at

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/suffrage

Browse through the page and learn about the histories and biographies of the Suffrage Movement in New Zealand. Also explore the rest of the site for information about the Suffrage Movement, and take the Quiz. Then develop a short summary of what you discovered and how you did on the Quiz! (Short means 150-250 words or about 1/2 to 1 page typed double-spaced)

Kate Sheppard
© Ministry for Culture and Heritage

3. Visit the "New Zealand ANZAC" web site at

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/anzacday

Browse through the page and learn about the New Zealand ANZACs. Explore the rest of the site and discover how The New Zealand ANZAC Day is similar and different from Australia's. Then develop a short summary of what you discovered. (Short means 150-250 words or about 1/2 to 1 page typed double-spaced)

4. Visit the "New Zealand Parliament" web site at

http://www.parliament.govt.nz/

Browse through the page and learn about the New Zealand Parliament. Also explore the rest of the site for information about how Parliament works, the various portfolios held, and how The New Zealand Parliament is similar and different from Australia and the United States legislatures. Then develop a short summary of what you discovered. (Short means 150-250 words or about 1/2 to 1 page typed double-spaced)

© New Zealand

6. Visit the "A Home Away From Home" web site at

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/culture/homeawayfromhome-whowerethey

Browse through the page and learn about British, Scottish, and Irish immigration to New Zealand between 1840 and 1914. Explore the rest of the site and browse through the Graphs and Tables section. Then develop a short summary of what you discovered. (Short means 150-250 words or about 1/2 to 1 page typed double-spaced)

Be prepared to discuss these readings and these web sites in class and be ready for the Quiz # 6 in class.

©Maori Web

These assignments plus site visits are Week 8 of this class.