What tragic event in Apia, Western Samoa, is remembered as 'Black Saturday' on 28 December 1929?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. New Zealand police fired on a peaceful Mau procession
- Step 1: The Mau was a non-violent Samoan independence movement protesting New Zealand colonial administration. Step 2. During a peaceful welcome parade for returning leaders, New Zealand police attempted an arrest, panicking and firing rifles and a Lewis machine gun. Answer: New Zealand police fired on a peaceful Mau procession. Why not the others: In 2002, Prime Minister Helen Clark formally apologized to Samoa for the tragedy.
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