Question 79 of 100 · 2008 test
Who was President during World War I?
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
- (Woodrow) Wilson
Explanation
Woodrow Wilson was President during World War I.
Why it matters
Wilson led the U.S. into the war and pushed for the League of Nations afterward.
The 65/20 special consideration
Question 79 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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