2008 test · Question 74 of 100
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Official USCIS answers
- slavery
- economic reasons
- states' rights
Why this is the answer
The Civil War grew from deep disagreements between the North and South. The biggest was slavery, but the South also feared that Northern states would limit its power. Economic differences and the argument over states' rights made these tensions worse.
💡 Memory tip: Remember 'SES': Slavery, Economy, States' rights.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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- 72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
- 73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
- 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
- 76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 77. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).