What challenge did the Kiingitanga pose to British sovereignty?
Economic dominance
Military threat
Cultural influence
They established their own King
Answer
In 1854, the Kiingitanga movement was established as a Maori King movement, which established their own King. The Kiingitanga movement posed a challenge to British sovereignty in New Zealand because they did not recognize the authority of the British Crown and refused to pay taxes. The Kiingitanga movement also had a strong military presence, which the British feared could be used to challenge their authority.
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