Question 73 of 128
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Official USCIS answers
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Religious freedom
- Economic opportunity
- Escape persecution
Why this is the answer
Many colonists left Europe because they wanted more control over their lives and beliefs. Some wanted to worship freely, some wanted political liberty, and some wanted a better economy. The official answers name these common reasons.
💡 Memory tip: Think: freedom, faith, money, or escape.
Could you say it out loud to an officer?
Practice with the real rules: 20 questions, pass with 12.
Take a free mock testMore from Colonial Period and Independence
- 74. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 75. What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
- 76. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
- 77. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
- 78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 79. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.