Question

In the 1960s, a growing movement of individuals and governments began to boycott (refuse to buy) products from South Africa. At

the time, South Africa was under a system of apartheid, a form of racial segregation. This type of trade barrier was most likely
meant to
A. support the government of South Africa,
B. pressure South Africa to end apartheid.
C. improve relations between countries
D. punish the workers who made products.

Answer 1

B. pressure South Africa to end apartheid.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a trade barrier is created and the South African products are not being purchased, this causes an economic decline and would encourage the government to keep the people united instead of keeping the apartheid which would maintain disunity.

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This type of economic boycott was probably meant to pressure the government of South Africa to end the apartheid system.