U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRecent American History and Other Important Historical InformationEasy
An applicant is asked about significant moments in U.S. history during the 20th century. Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
- AThe Revolutionary War
- BThe War of 1812
- CThe Vietnam War
- DThe Civil War
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War occurred primarily between the 1950s and 1970s, placing it squarely within the 1900s. The other options occurred in earlier centuries.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Revolutionary War occurred in the late 18th century.
- B. The War of 1812 took place in the early 19th century.
- D. The Civil War took place in the mid-19th century.
Wars in the 1900s
The United States participated in several major wars during the 20th century, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
- World War I (1914-1918)
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Korean War (1950-1953)
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
Memory trick: Twentieth Century Conflicts: World Wars, Korea, Vietnam.