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What was a main reason that North Korea formed a communist government?

A
It was located next to China.
B
It was influenced by the Soviet Union.
C
It wanted to start a war with the United States.
D
It wanted to receive economic aid from the United States.
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Which best describes the policy of containment?

A
dividing a country into different sections
B
advancing militarily against communist countries
C
limiting the spread of communism to new countries
D
being unable to reach agreements with other countries
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Why do both North and South Korea remain in a state of heightened military readiness?

A
Both countries believe the other will attack.
B
Both countries believe they are being spied on.
C
Each country is demanding the other side pay war costs or face renewed military action.
D
Citizens from each country cross the border to bring propaganda to undermine the government.
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Which statements best describe South Korea? Select three options. It is an ally of the US. Its capital is Pyongyang.It is led by the Kim family.It is a democratic republic.Its president is chosen by direct election.

A
It is an ally of the US.
B
Its capital is Pyongyang.
C
It is led by the Kim family.
D
It is a democratic republic.
E
Its president is chosen by direct election.
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Which are characteristics of the demilitarized zone on the Korean peninsula? Select two options.It is an area where no one lives.It is an area the countries continue to battle over.It is an area populated by civilians from both countries.It serves as a meeting place between leaders from both countries.It is constantly patrolled by military personnel from both countries.

A
It is an area where no one lives.
B
It is an area the countries continue to battle over.
C
It is an area populated by civilians from both countries.
D
It serves as a meeting place between leaders from both countries.
E
It is constantly patrolled by military personnel from both countries.
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Why did it seem early in the war that North Korea would win?

A
South Korean allies did not fully commit to the cause.
B
North Korean troops captured most of the peninsula.
C
The South Korean public supported the communists.
D
The North Koreans were better equipped and trained.
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Which statement best describes modern North Korea?

A
It chooses its leader by direct election.
B
It sees South Korea as an ally.
C
It has a large Chinese military presence.
D
It has a large military but a weak economy.
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Which describes why the development of the South Korean military was limited?

A
Leaders could not recruit soldiers.
B
The country lacked national leadership.
C
The nation’s forces lacked preparation.
D
Foreign support made military strength unnecessary.
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How did the end of World War II impact the Korean peninsula?

A
It was occupied by the Soviet Union.
B
It was occupied by the United States.
C
It was split into two different countries.
D
It was established as an independent country.
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Why does the US continue to keep troops stationed in South Korea? Select two options.to monitor activities in Chinato assist South Korea with economic growthto strengthen the alliance with South Koreato demonstrate military capabilities to Russiato defend the peninsula from outside aggression

A
to monitor activities in China
B
to assist South Korea with economic growth
C
to strengthen the alliance with South Korea
D
to demonstrate military capabilities to Russia
E
to defend the peninsula from outside aggression

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