Why was the British government interested in New Zealand?

Why was the British government interested in New Zealand?
A、Trade with New Zealand was economically important.
B、There were no laws to protect Maori rights in dealings with white settlers.
C、The French government was taking an interest in New Zealand, too.
D、All of the above.
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：英国政府对新西兰感兴趣的原因有：与新西兰的贸易在经济上很重要；在与白人定居者打交道时，没有法律保护毛利人的权利；法国政府也对新西兰感兴趣。