The naturalization test includes many questions about U.S. history. Here are the top 10 you must know:
- Who was the first President? George Washington, who led during and after the Revolutionary War and set precedents for future presidents.
- What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared freedom from Britain on July 4, 1776.
- Name one war fought in the 1800s. The Civil War, which ended slavery and preserved the Union.
- Who freed the slaves? Abraham Lincoln, through the Emancipation Proclamation.
- What movement tried to end racial discrimination? The Civil Rights Movement.
- What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? Advocated for equality through nonviolent protest.
- What happened on September 11, 2001? Terrorist attacks that led to major security reforms.
- What is one U.S. territory? Puerto Rico.
- Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes? They represent the original 13 colonies.
- Who was President during World War II? Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Knowing these events helps test takers understand what shaped the country.
