Question

Which of the following statements best describes the state of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

a.South Korea became communist; North Korea became democratic.

b.South Korea became democratic; North Korea became communist.

c.Both South Korea and North Korea became democratic.

d. Both South Korea and North Korea became communist.

Answer 1

The US and USSR split responsibility for the peninsula after the war. Each set up a government that reflected their respective values.