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After the Korean War, the division of the Korean Peninsula at the 38th parallel

A
was eliminated.
B
remained in place.
C
was moved north.
D
was moved south.
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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.
3

By July of 1950, North Korean forces had pushed South Korean forces as far south as

A
Seoul.
B
Inchon.
C
Pyongyang.
D
Pusan.
4

When WWII began, which country controlled Korea?

A
France
B
England
C
China
D
Japan
5

During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

A
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
B
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
C
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
D
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
6

The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

A
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
B
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
C
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
D
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
7

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?

A
The two countries are bitter enemies.
B
The two countries are neutral toward one another.
C
The two countries are strong trading partners.
D
The two countries are allied together against Russia.
8

In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
B
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
C
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
D
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
9

Which country became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism?

A
the Soviet Union
B
China
C
the United States
D
Japan
10

Which statement best describes US involvement in the Korean Peninsula today?

A
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops from the region and left North and South Korea to work out their issues alone.
B
The United States continues the war on the side of South Korea, in hopes of gaining ground from the communists.
C
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops except those along the Yalu River between China and North Korea.
D
The United States has troops in place to help patrol the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea.

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