Which of the following is an example of a situation in which economic sanctions accomplished the intended goal?
A)sanctions levied against South Africa in the mid-1980s to protest apartheid
B)the grain embargo on the Soviet Union in 1980 in retaliation for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
C)the sanctions against Cuba to oust the Marxist dictator
D)sanctions imposed on Russia to keep it out of Crimea

Question

Which of the following is an example of a situation in which economic sanctions accomplished the intended goal?
A)sanctions levied against South Africa in the mid-1980s to protest apartheid
B)the grain embargo on the Soviet Union in 1980 in retaliation for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
C)the sanctions against Cuba to oust the Marxist dictator 
D)sanctions imposed on Russia to keep it out of Crimea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sanctions against South Africa in the mid-1980s were effective in pressuring the government to dismantle the apartheid system, leading to significant political reforms, including the eventual release of Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Situation