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During which wars was the Appin Massacre?

  • Hawkesbury and Nepean Wars

  • American Revolutionary War

  • Zulu War

  • Russo-Japanese War

Answer

The Appin Massacre occurred in 1794 during the Hawkesbury and Nepean Wars, which were fought between the Aboriginal peoples of the area and white settlers. The massacre was sparked by the murder of an Aboriginal man by a white settler. The settlers retaliated by killing several Aboriginal people, including women and children. The massacre caused outrage among the Aboriginal people and led to further violence.
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