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Why did hone heke chop down the flagpole?
Hy can i get a detailed explanation cuz all i know is dat da brttish wernt treating somewun nisely or sumfing
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- redunicornLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
"As a signal of his unhappiness with the plight of Māori, Hone Heke chopped down the flagpole carrying the British flag that flew over Kororareka. The British interpreted this as an act of rebellion and soon the two cultures were at war. In the time space of 6 months Hone Heke actually chopped the flagpole down three times. To prevent this from happening yet again, the Crown ordered in a battalion of British soldiers to defend it. Heke created a diversion with the help of Kawiti and, whilst the soldiers were fighting on the beach, Heke and a few others crept towards the flagpole and cut it down for the fourth time. This was the beginning of the Flagstaff War."
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hone_Heke - Anonymous5 years ago
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