WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1990, the Republic of South Africa released Nelson Mandela from prison. This action symbolized the
A
effect of urbanization on traditional values
B
rejection of the civil rights movement in South Africa
C
effectiveness of international sanctions [boycotts of using South African goods]
D
failure of the United Nations to influence international policy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a response to South Africa’s apartheid policies, the international community adopted economic sanctions as condemnation and pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 was a law enacted by the United States Congress. The law imposed sanctions against South Africa and stated five preconditions for lifting the sanctions that would essentially end the system of apartheid, which the latter was under at the time.

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