Which of the following treaties exemplified the use of cultural assimilation as a strategy in colonial negotiations during the 19th century?

One treaty that exemplified the use of cultural assimilation as a strategy in colonial negotiations during the 19th century is the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs in New Zealand. This treaty aimed to establish British law and governance while recognizing Māori land rights, but it also sought to integrate Māori culture into British ways of life. By promoting English education and Christianity, the British hoped to assimilate the Māori people, which would make it easier to control and govern them. For example, the British encouraged Māori to adopt farming techniques and abandon traditional practices, believing this would lead to a more "civilized" society. Ultimately, while the treaty was intended to benefit both parties, it often resulted in loss of land and cultural identity for the Māori.