What action signaled a turning point in the fight against apartheid in south africa?
a)president f. w. de klerk set up talks between the african national congress and the south african government.
b)civil war erupted in south africa in response to president f. w. de klerk’s policies.
c) in 1989, the united nations refused to take a vote on resolutions against racial separation or to impose sanctions.
d) in 1996, the government rejected a new constitution outlawing racial separation.

The correct answer is the first one. The apartheid ended by means of something called Negotiations to end apartheid.  These negotiations took place between the governing National Party, the African National Congress, and a wide variety of other political organisations. de klerk gave important steps in order for the apartheid to be finished:  He announced the unbanning of the African National Congress (ANC) and other banned organisations, and the release of ANC leader Nelson Mandela after 27 years in prison.