Question 1
Under the leadership of Park Chung Hee, South Korea
a. pursued a policy of economic laissez-faire with no involvement of the government in the economy.
b. turned South Korea away from a failing industrial society to a predominantly agricultural society.
c. reduced the size and power of the military in favor of massive industrial growth.
d. instituted a series of five years plans which created a strong industrial base.
e. permanently adopted western-style democratic institutions and practices.
Question 2
By the 1850s, what factor had enabled westerners to increase their economic and political power?
a. The abolition of slavery
b. The mechanical reaper and speedy transportation
c. The consolidation of banking in western states
d. European markets for American grains