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 dealing  with white settlers.
C、The French government was also taking an interest in NewZealand.
D、All of the above.
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：根据课本P315可知，英国政府对新西兰感兴趣是因为：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。
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。