10 Questions
What was the main reason for the gathering of 7,000 people outside the police station in Sharpeville on March 21st, 1960?
To peacefully protest against carrying passes and be arrested for not doing so
What was the total number of police officers present at the scene in Sharpeville on March 21st, 1960?
400
What event triggered the police response of shooting into the crowd?
A protestor fired a pistol into the air and a police officer accidentally tripped
What was the outcome of the police response to the situation in Sharpeville on March 21st, 1960?
The police fired into the crowd for approximately 2 minutes
What was the atmosphere like in Sharpeville in the years leading up to 1960?
Difficult and dangerous
What was the accusation made against the police officers on the evening of 21st March?
They had put rocks and weapons into the hands of the dead
What was the consequence for the ANC after the Sharpeville Massacre?
It was declared illegal
What was the percentage of victims who were shot in the back during the Sharpeville Massacre?
70%
What happened to the injured protesters in hospitals after the massacre?
They were arrested by the police
What was the outcome of the investigation into the events of the Sharpeville Massacre?
It was inconclusive whether it was a defensive measure or a deliberate attack
Test your knowledge about the events leading up to the tragic Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, a pivotal event in South Africa's fight against apartheid. Learn about the tensions in Sharpeville, the role of the police station, and the fateful day of March 21st. Discover the significance of this event in the struggle against apartheid.
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