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106. Why did the United States enter World War II?

Answer
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

All USCIS-accepted answers

  • (Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
  • Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
  • To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)
  • To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)

Any of these is a correct answer at the interview. The red answer above is the simplest one to memorize.

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Official question and accepted answers from USCIS Form M-1778 (2025 civics test, 128 questions). USCIS M-1778

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