USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Define embargo
A
a ban on trade with other countries
B
large battle in Normandy, France
C
Allied powers
D
a new member of a group
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An embargo (from the Spanish embargo, meaning hindrance, obstruction, etc. in a general sense, a trading ban in trade terminology and literally “distraint” in juridic parlance) is the partial or complete prohibition of commerce and trade with a particular country/state or a group of countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -An embargo is a government restriction placed on the import or export of goods, services, currency, and other values to any other country or state.

Detailed explanation-3: -News embargoes are one of several ways a source can influence media presentation of the information they provide; others include providing information “on background” or “not for attribution, ” limiting or providing “access, ” or even direct government or market intervention against the reporters or media company.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sanctions and embargoes are political trade restrictions put in place against target countries with the aim of maintaining or restoring international peace and security.

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