US Citizenship Test Practice (Civics) 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 24

   Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

   • ADwight Eisenhower
   • B(Franklin) Roosevelt
   • CAbraham Lincoln
   • DWoodrow Wilson
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   Answer: B. (Franklin) Roosevelt

   Franklin D. Roosevelt was president during the Great Depression and most of World War II. (Official question 105.)

2. Question 2 of 24

   Why did the United States enter World War II?

   • ATo force Iraq out of Kuwait
   • BBecause Mexico invaded Texas
   • CTo stop the spread of communism in Korea
   • DJapan attacked Pearl Harbor
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   Answer: D. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

   The United States entered World War II after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941. (Official question 106.)

3. Question 3 of 24

   Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.

   • AWrote the Federalist Papers
   • BGeneral during World War II
   • CFirst Secretary of the Treasury
   • DPresident during the Civil War
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   Answer: B. General during World War II

   Eisenhower was a general in World War II, the 34th president, and signed the law that created the Interstate Highway System. (Official question 107.)

4. Question 4 of 24

   Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?

   • AMexico
   • BGreat Britain
   • CJapan
   • DSoviet Union
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   Answer: D. Soviet Union

   The Soviet Union (USSR) was the main rival of the United States during the Cold War. (Official question 108.)

5. Question 5 of 24

   During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?

   • ABritish taxes
   • BThe Great Depression
   • CCommunism
   • DSlavery
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   Answer: C. Communism

   During the Cold War, the United States worried about the spread of communism and the danger of nuclear war. (Official question 109.)

6. Question 6 of 24

   Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

   • ABecause Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
   • BTo stop the spread of communism
   • CTo win independence from Britain
   • DTo force Iraq out of Kuwait
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   Answer: B. To stop the spread of communism

   The United States fought in Korea to stop the spread of communism. (Official question 110.)

7. Question 7 of 24

   Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

   • ATo free the slaves
   • BTo buy new territory
   • CTo stop the spread of communism
   • DBecause Germany attacked U.S. ships
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   Answer: C. To stop the spread of communism

   Like Korea, the Vietnam War was fought to stop the spread of communism. (Official question 111.)

8. Question 8 of 24

   What did the civil rights movement do?

   • AFought for independence from Britain
   • BFought to expand slavery
   • CFought to end racial discrimination
   • DFought to end the Great Depression
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   Answer: C. Fought to end racial discrimination

   The civil rights movement fought to end racial discrimination and to win equal rights for all Americans. (Official question 112.)

9. Question 9 of 24

   Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

   • AWrote the Emancipation Proclamation
   • BWas president during World War II
   • CFought for civil rights
   • DWrote the Declaration of Independence
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   Answer: C. Fought for civil rights

   Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights and worked for equality for all Americans. (Official question 113.)

10. Question 10 of 24

    Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

    • ATo force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
    • BBecause Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
    • CTo stop the spread of communism in Korea
    • DBecause Germany attacked U.S. ships
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    Answer: A. To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

    In 1991 the United States and its allies fought to push Iraq's army out of Kuwait. (Official question 114.)

11. Question 11 of 24

    What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

    • ATerrorists attacked the United States
    • BJapan attacked Pearl Harbor
    • CThe Civil War began
    • DThe stock market crashed
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    Answer: A. Terrorists attacked the United States

    On September 11, 2001, terrorists took over planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. (Official question 115.)

12. Question 12 of 24

    Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

    • AVietnam War
    • BPersian Gulf War
    • CKorean War
    • DWar in Afghanistan
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    Answer: D. War in Afghanistan

    Conflicts after September 11 include the Global War on Terror, the war in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq. The Persian Gulf War was in 1991. (Official question 116.)

13. Question 13 of 24

    Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

    • AMaya
    • BCherokee
    • CAztec
    • DInca
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    Answer: B. Cherokee

    The Cherokee are one of many American Indian tribes in the U.S., along with the Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Hopi and others. The Aztec, Inca and Maya lived in Mexico, Central America and South America. (Official question 117.)

14. Question 14 of 24

    Name one example of an American innovation.

    • APaper
    • BAirplane
    • CPrinting press
    • DCompass
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    Answer: B. Airplane

    American innovations include the light bulb, the automobile, skyscrapers, the airplane, the assembly line, the moon landing and the integrated circuit. (Official question 118.)

15. Question 15 of 24

    What is the capital of the United States?

    • APhiladelphia
    • BNew York City
    • CBoston
    • DWashington, D.C.
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    Answer: D. Washington, D.C.

    Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital. (Official question 119.)

16. Question 16 of 24

    Where is the Statue of Liberty?

    • ASan Francisco Bay
    • BBoston Harbor
    • CNew York (Harbor)
    • DWashington, D.C.
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    Answer: C. New York (Harbor)

    The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. New Jersey, near New York City and on the Hudson River are also accepted. (Official question 120.)

17. Question 17 of 24

    Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

    • ABecause there were 13 battles in the Revolution
    • BBecause there were 13 original colonies
    • CBecause the Bill of Rights has 13 amendments
    • DBecause 13 presidents signed the Constitution
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    Answer: B. Because there were 13 original colonies

    The 13 red and white stripes stand for the 13 original colonies. (Official question 121.)

18. Question 18 of 24

    Why does the flag have 50 stars?

    • ABecause there is one star for each state
    • BBecause there is one star for each senator
    • CBecause there is one star for each president
    • DBecause there is one star for each amendment
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    Answer: A. Because there is one star for each state

    There are 50 stars because there are 50 states. Each star stands for a state. (Official question 122.)

19. Question 19 of 24

    What is the name of the national anthem?

    • AGod Bless America
    • BAmerica the Beautiful
    • CThe Star-Spangled Banner
    • DMy Country, 'Tis of Thee
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    Answer: C. The Star-Spangled Banner

    The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner." (Official question 123.)

20. Question 20 of 24

    The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?

    • ALiberty and justice for all
    • BOne nation under God
    • CIn God we trust
    • DOut of many, one
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    Answer: D. Out of many, one

    "E Pluribus Unum" is Latin for "Out of many, one." It means many states and peoples join to form one nation. (Official question 124.)

21. Question 21 of 24

    What is Independence Day?

    • AA holiday to celebrate the end of the Civil War
    • BA holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
    • CA holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
    • DA holiday to honor workers
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    Answer: C. A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)

    Independence Day, July 4, celebrates independence from Britain. It is called the country's birthday. (Official question 125.)

22. Question 22 of 24

    Name three national U.S. holidays.

    • AEarth Day, Flag Day, and Groundhog Day
    • BMemorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day
    • CEaster, Halloween, and St. Patrick's Day
    • DValentine's Day, Halloween, and Mother's Day
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    Answer: B. Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day

    National holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (Official question 126.)

23. Question 23 of 24

    What is Memorial Day?

    • AA holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
    • BA holiday to honor workers
    • CA holiday to celebrate the harvest
    • DA holiday to celebrate independence
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    Answer: A. A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

    Memorial Day honors soldiers who died while serving in the military. (Official question 127.)

24. Question 24 of 24

    What is Veterans Day?

    • AA holiday to celebrate the Constitution
    • BA holiday to celebrate the new year
    • CA holiday to honor workers
    • DA holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
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    Answer: D. A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)

    Veterans Day honors all people who have served in the U.S. military. (Official question 128.)

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