Which of the following statements best chatagorizes maori-european relations? a. the maori majority continues to dominate new zealand politically and economically, and those of european decent have struggled to gain equality. b. the european majority in new zealand have made no efforts to make amends for injustices towards the maori in the nation’s past, so relations remain strained. c. the nation is one of the few colonies that enjoyed peaceful and fair dealings between native peoples and european settlers throughout its history. d. significant progress has been made in recent years between those of maori and european decent in new zealand, and relations have improved.

D. Significant progress has been made in recent years between those of Maori and European decent in New Zealand, and relations have improved.

Explanation:

The native population of New Zealand is consisted of the Maori people, though that might be slightly controversial as there were already people on the island when the Maori settled. Anyhow, the Europeans came on New Zealand few centuries after the Maori, and the plan has been to colonize the islands, as it was done with numerous other places.

Initially, the Maori and the Europeans engaged into conflict and their relations were not the best. The Europeans managed to conquer the island and for some time were very discriminatory against the Maori, though ti has to be said that they were much less severe when compared with other places and people.

In the past few decades though, the relations have improved significantly between the Maori and the Europeans. The segregation and discrimination have become part of the past, and the Maori are equal citizens with the same rights and opportunities as the people of European decent.

D. Significant progress has been made in recent years between those of Maori and European decent in New Zealand, and relations have improved.

Explanation:

The Maori people suffered many of the same grievances that characterize conquered people. Their population was decimated, much of their culture was lost and they continued to suffer injustices and inequality for decades. However, some progress has been made in recent years between Maori and European people. Some Maori people hold positions of power, and many of them lead successful lives and work in challenging industries. This has improved relations between the two groups.