Question 77 of 100 · 2008 test
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
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.
Acceptable answers
- fought for women's rights
- fought for civil rights
Explanation
Susan B. Anthony fought for women's rights and civil rights, especially the right to vote.
Why it matters
Her work helped lead to the 19th Amendment, which gave women the vote in 1920.
The 65/20 special consideration
Question 77 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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