2008 test · Question 79 of 100
Who was President during World War I?
Official USCIS answers
- (Woodrow) Wilson
Why this is the answer
World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918, and the United States entered the war in 1917. Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States during those years, so he led the country through the war.
💡 Memory tip: Remember 'Wilson' and 'World War I' both start with 'W'.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
More from Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
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- 81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
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- 83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
- 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).