Question

what led to the permanent divide between north and south korea? the letter for each event on the flowchart on the correct line. answer bank a) a un military force invaded north korea and pushed north to the chinese border. b) the war became a stalemate at the 38th parallel. c) truman sent u.s. troops to support south korea. d) tension between the north and south built and led to war.

Explanation:

To determine what led to the permanent divide between North and South Korea, we analyze the events:

1. First, tension between North and South built and led to war (Option D) initiated the conflict.
2. Then, Truman sent U.S. troops to support South Korea (Option C), escalating involvement.
3. Next, a UN military force invaded North Korea (Option A), prompting Chinese intervention.
4. Finally, the war became a stalemate at the 38th parallel (Option B), which solidified the permanent division as the conflict ended without a clear victory, leaving the 38th parallel as the de facto border.

For the “permanent divide” outcome, the key event is the stalemate at the 38th parallel (since the war’s end in a stalemate preserved the division).

The permanent divide between North and South Korea was caused by the Korean War ending in a stalemate at the 38th parallel. This stalemate (after the conflict’s escalation and military actions) solidified the border. Among the options, the event directly leading to the permanent division is the stalemate at the 38th parallel.

Answer:

B) The war became a stalemate at the 38th parallel.