Our trail of tears: The story of Ihumatao By gmc20088@my.hghs.school.nz 1845 Northen War Pledged to defend the township from possible attack 1863 Crown launched premeditated war Crown launched war of conquest and invasion directed against kingitanga Jun 9, 1863 Oath of allegiance to queen Victoria An unlimited pledge allegiance of the queen Jul 11, 1863 troops crossed mangatawhiri river The invasion of waikato has began