Civics Test Question 86: George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.乔治·华盛顿因很多事情而出名。说出一件。George Washington es famoso por muchas cosas. Mencione una.

★ 65/20

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

“Father of Our Country”“国父”"Padre de la Patria"
First president of the United States美国第一任总统Primer presidente de los Estados Unidos
General of the Continental Army大陆军总司令General del Ejército Continental
President of the Constitutional Convention制宪会议主席Presidente de la Convención Constitucional

Explanation

George Washington led the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention and was the first President; he is called the “Father of Our Country.” Naming one is enough.

Memory tip

💡 Easiest: first President. This is also a starred 65/20 question.

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