Understanding the Korean War

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Main cause of the Korean War

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Division of Korea at the 38th parallel

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Division of Korea post-WWII

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Created political tensions between North and South.

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Impact of the Korean War on geography:

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Division of Korea into North and South.

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Key supporter of South Korea in the Korean War

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United States

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Role of international powers in the Korean War:

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Intensified US-Soviet rivalry.

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Outcome of the Korean War: Korea's division

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Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.

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Strategic importance of Korea's location during the Korean War.

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Buffer zone between communist and non-communist countries.

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Major consequence of the Korean War on the Peninsula:

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Establishment of a demilitarized zone

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Impact of Korean War on US-China relations

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Increased tensions and hostilities.

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Impact of the Korean War on the Cold War:

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Significant event that escalated Cold War tensions.