The Maoris began to fight bitterly against the British rule because __________ (A) they were much stronger than the British. (B) they were deceived by the British about their lands. (C) the British wanted to conquer the country. (D) the Maoris were just a warlike people. 

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(B) they were deceived by the British about their lands. 

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