Question 91 of 128 American History
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Answers USCIS accepts
- War of 1812
- Mexican-American War
- Civil War
- Spanish-American War
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Wars fought by the United States in the 1800s include the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
What it means
The War of 1812 was against Britain. The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) added large western territories. The Civil War (1861–1865) was between the North and the South. The Spanish-American War was in 1898.
“The Civil War” is the easiest answer.
Memory tip: 1800s war you already know: the Civil War.
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .