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What doctrine did Kim Il-sung promote in North Korea?
What doctrine did Kim Il-sung promote in North Korea?
- Doctrine of open markets and international trade.
- Doctrine of democratic centralism and collective leadership.
- Doctrine of self-sufficiency and isolation from the rest of the world. (correct)
- Doctrine of peaceful coexistence with capitalist nations.
What was the primary reason for North Korea's refusal to allow elections in the north?
What was the primary reason for North Korea's refusal to allow elections in the north?
- They wanted to establish their dominance and influence in the region. (correct)
- They were following the orders of the Soviet Union, which did not want elections.
- They believed that the elections would be rigged in favor of South Korea.
- They were opposed to the idea of democratic elections altogether.
Which of the following statements about Syngman Rhee is correct?
Which of the following statements about Syngman Rhee is correct?
- He advocated for a peaceful reunification of Korea without foreign interference.
- He was deeply anti-communist and received support from the United States. (correct)
- He was a communist sympathizer and received support from the Soviet Union.
- He was a proponent of democratic reforms and opposed authoritarian rule.
Why did the United States refuse to provide South Korea with large supplies of weapons?
Why did the United States refuse to provide South Korea with large supplies of weapons?
What was the nature of tensions between North and South Korea from 1945 to 1948?
What was the nature of tensions between North and South Korea from 1945 to 1948?
How did the Korean War differ from a typical civil war or proxy war?
How did the Korean War differ from a typical civil war or proxy war?
Which of the following statements about Korea's history is correct?
Which of the following statements about Korea's history is correct?
How did the Japanese treat the Korean people during their rule?
How did the Japanese treat the Korean people during their rule?
Which of the following statements about the resistance against the Japanese is true?
Which of the following statements about the resistance against the Japanese is true?
What was the agreement reached at the Potsdam Conference regarding the occupation of Korea?
What was the agreement reached at the Potsdam Conference regarding the occupation of Korea?
What was the disagreement between the Soviet Union and the USA regarding the administration of Korea?
What was the disagreement between the Soviet Union and the USA regarding the administration of Korea?
What was the situation in North Korea during the post-war occupation?
What was the situation in North Korea during the post-war occupation?
