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.

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.

wwhitlock · Answer

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