may 25, 1833 - Musket begins being traded After the Europeans brought Muskets to New Zealand the weapons were used widely in Maori tribe wars causing stronger rivalries. Over 20,000 people die from indirect and direct shots. Tribes earned Muskets by having more production for pigs and potatoes, which served as currency.

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After the Europeans brought Muskets to New Zealand the weapons were used widely in Maori tribe wars causing stronger rivalries. Over 20,000 people die from indirect and direct shots. Tribes earned Muskets by having more production for pigs and potatoes, which served as currency.

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