Question 80 of 100 · 2008 test
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
2008 test · also on the 2025 test as #105
This question is from the 2008 test, which applies if you filed Form N-400 before Oct 20, 2025; later filers take the 2025 test of 128 questions - check your version on the official USCIS test-updates page.
Answer
- (Franklin) Roosevelt
On the 2025 test
The 2025 test asks this as Question 105: “Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?”
The 2025 list has the same answer.
Explanation
Franklin Roosevelt was President during the Great Depression and World War II.
Why it matters
Roosevelt is the only President elected four times, leading through two of the century's greatest crises.
The 65/20 special consideration
Question 80 is not in the 65/20 set. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more studies only the 20 marked questions, so this one would not be asked. Everyone else studies all 100.
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