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What was the significance of the 38th parallel before the Korean War?

• A. When US troops moved north of it, the Chinese decided to fight.
О B.
It was the location of the Yalu River boundary between North Korea and China.
• C. It served as the boundary between North Korea and South Korea.
O D.
It marked the first site of North Korean aggression.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

After the surrender of japan in WW2, tho soviets and americans set up two governments in korea, Dividing them both across the 38th parallel.

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