Introduction
In 1830 there were 100,000 Māori and 200 Europeans living in New Zealand. The behaviour of the Whalers, the Missionaries’ desire to help protect Māori rights and the Musket Wars were reasons that a treaty was needed. The Declaration of Independence was another contributing factor to the need for a treaty.
The whalers with their lawless behaviour introduced problems leading towards a need for a treaty.They would spread problems that would annoy the locals of New Zealand or even spread diseases. Rules were needed to either prevent this or reduce these problems.They would arrive and then drink and get into fights. There drunkeness lead to fights, criminal behaviour and often the use of young Maori women for sex. To control this behaviour it was thought a treaty should be created.
Another reason that a treaty was needed was to protect Māori rights. One group that felt strongly about this was the missionaries. The relationship between the Maori and the missionaries was good. The Maori started getting education allowing them to advance their culture. The missionaries assist them. Missionaries wanted the maori to advance their culture.
Another reason that a treaty was needed was the Musket Wars. In the musket war 20,00 people were killed. The Maori had to trade resources for muskets. The power had changed between the Maori. The treaty was really needed to control the power and the use of muskets wars. Muskets wars change New Zealand's power,Authority and the population.
The final reason that a treaty was needed was the existence of the Declaration of Independence. The treaty was needed to stop the musket war and control the power and authorities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a treaty was needed because the war was getting out of hand.
