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Question 10 • United States History and Geography

Immediately following World War II, the Korean Peninsula

Answer
A
was divided at the 38th parallel.
B
became caught in a war with Russia.
C
came under Japanese control.
D
was absorbed into China.

Explanation

After Japan’s surrender in 1945, Korea was divided into two occupation zones along the 38th parallel. The Soviet Union occupied the north, and the United States occupied the south, setting the stage for the later division into North and South Korea. Thus, the correct choice is “was divided at the 38th parallel.”

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