Answer to Question #243971 in History for john

Question

Identify a key moment in the Sharpeville massacre and provide a historical background

Answer 1

Law enforcement officers in a black township in South Africa opened fire on a group of individuals peacefully protesting harsh pass laws on March 21, 1960, killing 69 people. On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre is commemorated across the world.