During the mid-to-late-1980s, the united states was one of many countries who put pressure on south africa to end its policy of apartheid. which of these describes tactic used by the united states?

A) economic pressure

Explanation:

Rather than send forces into South Africa, many nations used economic pressure in an attempt to convince the country to stop its institutionalized racism. This included such practices as the “divestment” movement and the boycotting of western companies that continued to do business in South Africa.

i believe the answer would be 1.