2008 test · Question 85 of 100 ★ 65/20
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Official USCIS answers
- fought for civil rights
- worked for equality for all Americans
Why this is the answer
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader who peacefully protested unfair treatment of Black Americans and other groups. He wanted all people to have the same legal rights and fair treatment. That is why the official answer says he fought for civil rights and equality.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: King = civil rights and equality for everyone.
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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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).