Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

American History · 1800s

Give one of these answers:

• War of 1812
• Mexican-American War
• Civil War
• Spanish-American War

At the interview for the 2025 civics test, the officer asks you up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud, and you need 12 correct answers to pass. You answer in your own words; any of the accepted answers counts.

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