Question

After the 1976 riots in Soweto, Bishop Desmond Tutu supported an economic boycott of his country. The economic boycott was designed to?

Answer 1

After the 1976 riots in Soweto, Bishop Desmond Tutu supported an economic boycott of his country. The economic boycott was designed to pressure the government to end apartheid in South Africa.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pressure the government to end apartheid in South Africa , is the right answer.

Explanation:

Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a theologian and Anglican cleric from South Africa. He is well-known for his work during the apartheid period in the history of South Africa. He was a personality who actively participated in the anti-apartheid movements. To put an end to the Apartheid system in his country he met some prominent people such as Mamphela Ramphele,  Nthano Motlana and others who concerned with the Black Consciousness Movement. Following this, he actively and aboveboard endorsed foreign economic boycott of South Africa over its apartheid system.