The U.S. reaction to apartheid in South Africa evolved over time, initially maintaining a policy of constructive engagement that aimed to foster reform while avoiding direct confrontation. However, in the 1980s, public pressure and activism led to stronger opposition, culminating in economic sanctions and divestment movements aimed at isolating the apartheid regime. The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 marked a significant shift, imposing strict sanctions and affirming U.S. support for the anti-apartheid movement. Ultimately, these actions contributed to international pressure that played a role in the dismantling of apartheid.
Apartheid
South Africa
The whole country of South Africa. It was the national policy.
Apartheid was a national policy of the central government of South Africa. No policy is a war.
Apartheid - or cultural separation - was official policy in the Republic of South Africa until fairly recently.
Apartheid
In 1948
apartheid
Apartheid
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South Africa
It was due to South Africa's policy of apartheid at that time.