Background information: This excerpt describes the United States’ use of economic sanctions against Sudan. It was created by the US Department of the Treasury.According to this text, what action can you assume Executive Order 13067 took?
Answer
A
It supplied economic and military aid to the government of Sudan.
B
It imposed trade restrictions on Sudan.
C
It developed a free trade agreement between the United States and Sudan.
D
It created diplomatic relations between the United States and Sudan.
Explanation
Economic sanctions are penalties that restrict a country’s economic activity, such as trade. Since the text describes the United States’ use of economic sanctions against Sudan, Executive Order 13067 can be assumed to have imposed trade restrictions on Sudan. It would not have supplied aid or created a free trade agreement.
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