What was the major reason for the outbreak of the new zealand wars? a. native children were forcibly taken from their homes and placed into european foster families. b. european powers competed for control of new zealand. c. maori marched on wellington to protest injustices, and the march turned violent. d. the colonists demanded more maori land.

The correct answer is D. The colonists demanded more Maori land

Explanation:

The New Zealand Wars were different wars that took place during the 19th century (1845 to 1872)  between the Maoris who were the native population of this territory and the settlers from Great Britain that wanted to colonized the territory. The main cause of this conflicts was the dispute for land as the settlers or colonists wanted more land and felt the native populating was resisting to sell their lands and also this meant they did not recognize the authority of the British Crown. Because of this, the British government sent troops against the Maori population and especially against the Maori King Movement which was an attempt to create a similar government to the monarchy of the settlers and avoid the British crown was the authority and took the land that belonged to the Maori. Considering this, it can be concluded that from the options given the one that was the major reason was "The colonists demanded more Maori land".

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