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Depth Study: The Korean War, 1950–53
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which parallel of latitude divided Korea into two zones of occupation after 1945?

  1. 37th parallel
  2. 38th parallel
  3. 39th parallel
  4. 36th parallel
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✓ Answer: B38th parallel
Award 1 mark for identifying the 38th parallel as the dividing line between Soviet and American zones of occupation in Korea after 1945. D is incorrect — the 36th parallel was not used as the division. A is incorrect — the 37th parallel was not the agreed boundary. C is incorrect — the 39th parallel was not the line of division.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Why did President Truman dismiss General MacArthur from command of UN forces in Korea in April 1951?

  1. MacArthur publicly disagreed with Truman's policy of limited war
  2. MacArthur refused to lead the Inchon landing
  3. MacArthur had secretly negotiated with North Korea
  4. MacArthur had lost a major battle against Chinese forces
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✓ Answer: AMacArthur publicly disagreed with Truman's policy of limited war
Award 1 mark for recognising that MacArthur was dismissed for insubordination after publicly advocating for expanding the war into China, including the use of nuclear weapons. D is incorrect — MacArthur was not dismissed for military defeat. B is incorrect — MacArthur successfully led the Inchon landing. C is incorrect — there was no secret negotiation with North Korea.
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