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Friday, 9 April 2021
Friday Response: Kate Sheppard
Kate Sheppard - A Woman On A Mission
Kate Sheppard was a New Zealand activist, and one of the most
important figures in our history.
She was a leader in the struggle to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.
When and where was Kate Sheppard born? 10th of March 1847, in Liverpool, England.
How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand? 28.
What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do? Let women vote.
What does NCW stand for? The National Council of Women.
What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote?
To give women the right to vote.
For women's suffrage.
For her campaign.
What do you think was her greatest achievement? Letting women vote.
Why do you think this was so important? For women’s suffrage.
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Thursday Response: Sir Apirana Ngata
Response to Text
Who was the article about? (Full name, and title) Sir Apirana Ngata.
When and where was he born? July 4th 1874, in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Which Iwi was Apirana Ngata most connected to? Ngati Pouru.
What was he the first Maori person to do? Graduate from University of Auckland
Finish these sentences from the text:
“Apirana dedicated himself to the improvement of… Getting his law degree.”
“Apirana was a proud Maori, and fought to… being a minister”
“...he used these connections to educate himself in… University”
Why do you think it was important for Apirana to educate himself like a European? To be better at learning.
What do you think motivated him to fight so hard to keep Maori Culture alive?
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
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