2025 test · Question 91 of 128
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Answers from the USCIS list
Give one of these answers.
- War of 1812
- Mexican-American War
- Civil War
- Spanish-American War
Our explanation
“The 1800s” means the years 1800 to 1899. Four wars from this time are official answers: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War.
Remember it
Say “the Civil War.” It also answers North vs. South and the war that ended slavery.
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 56. Quote: “The Mexican-American War was one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.” Other wars listed: “War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War.”
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