In 1986, nations of the world began organizing economic protests against the country of South Africa. The United States, Japan, and the European Community all issued a series of sanctions against the government and the businesses of the southern African nation.

Question

In 1986, nations of the world began organizing economic protests against the country of South Africa. The United States, Japan, and the European Community all issued a series of sanctions against the government and the businesses of the southern African nation.

Which of these BEST explains the purpose of these sanctions?
Responses
A South Africa became major allies of the Soviet Union.South Africa became major allies of the Soviet Union.
B South Africa trading with Middle Eastern terrorist organizations.South Africa trading with Middle Eastern terrorist organizations.
C South Africa refused to stop committing acts of foreign terrorism.South Africa refused to stop committing acts of foreign terrorism.
D South Africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination.

Answer 1

D South Africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination.

Answer 2

D South Africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination.

Answer 3

The purpose of the sanctions issued by the United States, Japan, and the European Community against South Africa in 1986 was to address the issue of racial discrimination. This is explained by option D, which states that "South Africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination." These sanctions were implemented as a form of international pressure to condemn and discourage the practice of apartheid in South Africa, which involved the systematic segregation and discrimination against non-white citizens.