What was the initial policy of the Reagan administration regarding apartheid in South Africa?
A) It organized an international boycott of South African products.
B) It followed the policy of "constructive engagement."
C) It called on major American corporations to cease doing business with South Africa.
D) It urged a reluctant Congress to impose economic sanctions against South Africa.

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The initial policy of the Reagan administration regarding apartheid in South Africa was "constructive engagement," which meant that the US would maintain economic and diplomatic ties with South Africa while encouraging the government to reform its policies. This policy was criticized by many for being too soft on apartheid and not doing enough to support the anti-apartheid movement. It was only later in the 1980s that the US began to impose economic sanctions on South Africa.

What Was the Initial Policy of the Reagan Administration Regarding