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Colonial — Revolution & Independence

5 official civics questions from the 2025 version (128 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2025 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Topic area: american history — a: colonial period and independence. On test day the officer asks 20 questions from the full bank of 128 and you need 12 correct.

  1. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

    Answer: American Revolution

  2. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

    Answer: High taxes

  3. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

    Answer: July 4, 1776

  4. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

    Answer: (Battle of) Bunker Hill

  5. There were 13 original states. Name five.

    Answer: New Hampshire

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