Parihaka

The main message of the song? to "rise up" and "defend yourself".  

what line explains there passive resistance?  the line that says "il sing you the song of Parihaka.     

what does "you can't pull these roots out" mean? it means that you can't remove their roots and lineage that you can destroy their past. 

This song tells the story of a peaceful protest. Finn was given Dick Scott's Ask That Mountain' by his sister and was told to write a song about it. 'rise up, rise up, defend yourself' was a line that talks about how they were protesting peacefully and still the others retaliated violently. They were determined to set a better future that will be sustainable. The song is significant because it tells us not only the story of the men but the woman and children as well.

They show determination by saying we won't forget taffeta and that they never forget.

To what extent were people affected by Parihaka?

A short-term consequence following the invasion was the sacking of the settlement, by governmental troops, known as the 'plunder' of Parihaka.

People were affected by Parihaha for; 16 months, 1,600 Parihaka inhabitants were expelled and dispersed throughout Taranaki without food or shelter and they are still affected today.