Question

What caused the United States Congress to pass an act designed to economically isolate South Africa in 1986?

Answer 1

The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986[1] 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. The sanctions were repealed in July 1991 after South Africa took steps towards meeting the preconditions of the act.

Answer 2

Apartheid

Step-by-step explanation:

During these years, South Africa was living under a policy of apartheid. This was a legal system that segregated black and white people in all aspects of life. This discrimination was seen as cruel and inhumane by the United States, and it led to the country implementing sanctions against South Africa through the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986.