Question 118 of 128
Name one example of an American innovation.
Official USCIS answers
- Light bulb
- Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine)
- Skyscrapers
- Airplane
- Assembly line
- Landing on the moon
- Integrated circuit (IC)
Why this is the answer
USCIS accepts only a short list of examples for this question. The airplane, light bulb, automobile, and assembly line are on that list. Choosing one listed example makes your answer match the official answer.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.