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Which event in Sétif is considered a crucial factor in the start of the Algerian War?

  • 8 May 1945 protests and massacre

  • Battle of Algiers

  • Sétif Independence Day

  • Sétif Uprising of 1930

Answer

The 8 May 1945 protests and massacre in Sétif is considered a crucial factor in the start of the Algerian War. The protests, which began on the day of the German surrender in World War II, led to violent clashes between Algerian nationalists and French colonial forces, resulting in a large number of casualties.
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