Achievement standard 1.5: describe a historical development, in an essay
Use the feature Nuclear-free New Zealand and your own knowledge and ideas to help you write the following essay.
How did issues relating to nuclear power and weapons cause tensions in New Zealand's relations with other countries between 1972 and 1985?
How did New Zealand governments (1972–85) respond to these issues?
Ensure that your essay has:
- an introduction, which has an opening statement of two or three sentences that clearly state what the essay is about
- a main body, consisting of a series of sequenced and structured paragraphs that contain generalisations with supporting evidence
- a conclusion or brief statement that sums up your answer to both parts of the essay question.
The ideas, below, will help you. You must add your own knowledge as well.
- nuclear testing in the South Pacific
- visits by nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed ships
- the Rainbow Warrior
- International Court of Justice
- banning visits by nuclear powered and armed ships
