Question

How was the Korean Peninsula divided at the end of WWII?

A.
The country was entirely under Soviet control.

B.
The Koreans had control of their own country at the time.

C.
The Soviets controlled the north; The United States controlled the south.

D.
The Japanese controlled much of the land when the war ended.

Answer 1

C. The Soviets controlled the north; The United States controlled the south.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the Japanese empire was dismantled at the end of World War Two, Korea fell victim to the Cold War. It was divided into two spheres of influence along the 38th parallel. The Americans controlled south of the line - the Russians installed a communist regime in the north, later ceding influence to China.