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2.4.1 Causes of the Korean War — AQA History 8145 | GradeGen.AI

History
Wider World Depth Studies
The Cold War in Asia (1950–1975)
Causes of the Korean War

Causes of the Korean War

AQA GCSE History (8145) — Wider World Depth Studies

Part one: Conflict in Korea

What You Need to Know

Analyze nationalism in Korea and US relations with China.

Explain the division of Korea and the roles of Kim Il Sung and Syngman Rhee.

Assess the reasons for the North's invasion in 1950 and the international responses.

Revision Notes

Causes of the Korean War

Practise with Past Papers Key Terms & Definitions

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