Astudent uprising in south africa took place in a)cape town. b)johannesburg. c)sharpeville. d)soweto.

  D) Soweto.

Explanation:

  The Soweto uprising was a series of protests led by black students that began in June of 1976. The causes of the protests were the introduction of a law that forces the students to Afrikaans and English language in a 50-50 mix. The black students objected about being taught in the language of their oppressors, Afrikaans. It is estimated that 20,000 students took part in the protests. But the police response to them with brutality by throwing teargas and live bullets. Many of the students were killed by the police and nowadays on 16 June is commemorated a national holiday in honor of those kids named Youth Day.

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