Question

A violent incident occurred in India on April 13, 1919. It involved a British military commander ordering his forces to open fire on peaceful protesters. This incident sparked an international outrage. The incident was called the _____ .

Answer 1

The answer is The Massacre of Amritsar. I am 100% sure!

Answer 2

The correct answer is The Amritsar massacre

Explanation:

The Amritsar massacre took place on April 13 of 1919 when the British Army led by its General Reginal Dryer shot at a crowd of Indian civilians who had gathered in Amritsar, India in order to pacifically protest against the arrest of two important national leaders. It is estimated in this massacre more than 300 people were killed and around 1000 were injured. Also,  it has been determined the General block the entrance of the place were protestants were and then give the order to around 50 soldiers to shot at them. Because of this, the incident caused negative response and outrage, not only from the Indian Government but from multiple countries around the world. Therefore, the incident that occurred in India on April 13, 1919, in which the British military opened fire on peaceful protesters was called the Amritsar massacre.