Civics Test Question 91: Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.
Translation
91
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.说出一场美国在 1800 年代打过的战争。Mencione una guerra en la que peleó Estados Unidos en los años 1800.
Official answers
Any one of these is correct.
War of 18121812 年战争La Guerra de 1812
Mexican-American War美墨战争La Guerra entre México y Estados Unidos
Civil War南北战争（内战）La Guerra Civil
Spanish-American War美西战争La Guerra Hispano-Estadounidense
Explanation
Wars the United States fought in the 1800s include the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Naming one is enough.
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