In the early 1990s, the United States attempted to coerce the South African government to end its segregationist policy of apartheid. Which of the following is a nonviolent means of coercion that the United States used then (and continues to use today) to promote democratic ideals in other nations?

Question

In the early 1990s, the United States attempted to coerce the South African government to end its segregationist policy of apartheid. Which of the following is a nonviolent means of coercion that the United States used then (and continues to use today) to promote democratic ideals in other nations?
A.
trade sanctions
B.
military intervention
C.
bribery
D.
gerrymandering

GPT-4o mini · Answer

A. trade sanctions

Trade sanctions are a nonviolent means of coercion that the United States has used to influence other nations' policies, including during the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.