Question

Which of the following reasons best explains the division of the Korean peninsula after WWII as shown?

Answer 1

The Chinese communist government had moved their troops to the 38th parallel in Korea during the war and taken control of the northern part of the country.

The defeat of Japan led to the division with a Soviet backed communist government in the north and a U.S. backed democratic government the south.

The South Koreans had fought on behalf of the Allies during WWII while the North Koreans had fought on behalf of the Axis powers.

The United Nations Charter of 1945 called for the division of the country into a democratic North and a communist South

Answer 2

@Captain_Page_Turner can you help?

Answer 3

Definitely the second answer -- that the defeat of Japan led to the division with a Soviet backed communist government in the north and a U.S. backed democratic government the south.

Answer 4

Thank you so much for your help! I appreciate it a lot!!!

Answer 5

You're welcome! Glad to help out! :)