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.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

D

The best answer is D. The outbreak of the New Zealand Wars was primarily caused by the colonists' demand for more Maori land.