147999
AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Reagan Years

Question 147999 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

What was the goal of the economic sanctions imposed by foreign nations on South Africa?

Answer
A
to convince the apartheid government to establish a new country for whites
B
to encourage black South Africans to be more accepting of apartheid
C
to draw attention to the problems of the system of apartheid
D
to pressure the South African government to bring an end to apartheid

Explanation

Foreign nations used economic sanctions to put pressure on South Africa’s government by restricting trade and investment. The goal was to push the government to end apartheid, the system of racial segregation and discrimination. Therefore, the correct choice is D, to pressure the South African government to bring an end to apartheid.

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