The United States chose to fight a war in Korea because

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The policy makers believed that if the United States did not fight, it would embolden the Soviet Union to pursue an expansionist policy elsewhere. The fear of Soviet expansion was a major factor in the decision to intervene in the Korean War. While there were incidents of conflict, such as the attack on the USS Maddox in the Gulf of Tonkin, these did not play a significant role in the decision to go to war. Similarly, the Monroe Doctrine was not directly relevant to the situation in Korea, and US obligations under NATO did not require military intervention.

The United States Chose to Fight a War in Korea