What international pressure faced South Africa during Botha's rule?
Nuclear disarmament demands
Economic sanctions
Refugee influx
Global warming initiatives
Answer
The international community imposed comprehensive and far-reaching economic sanctions on South Africa during P.W. Botha's presidency, aiming to exert external pressure on the apartheid regime. These sanctions were designed to isolate South Africa economically, limiting its access to international trade, financial resources, and technology. The sanctions were a response to the brutal policies and human rights abuses perpetrated by the apartheid government.
Apartheid to Transformation: Testing Your Knowledge on P. W. Botha, the Leader Shaping South Africa
More Questions
Which area was NOT a focal point of Botha's military expansion?
In 1985, Botha famously made a speech defying international demands, known as?
Who succeeded Botha as the state president?
Botha's government engaged in a border war in which country?
Botha suffered what health event before leaving politics?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox