What was the outcome of Tasman's encounter with the Māori people?
Established Trade
Violent Confrontation
Peaceful Negotiation
No Contact
Answer
A violent confrontation between Dutch explorer Abel Tasman and the Māori people occurred in 1642. The confrontation occurred after Tasman and his crew landed on the shores of what is now New Zealand. The Māori people were initially friendly towards Tasman and his crew, but the situation quickly escalated when a fight broke out between the two groups.
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