American History Questions for the Citizenship Test
Explore the American History questions in the official 128-question citizenship test list and their three USCIS topic groups.
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American History is the second subject in the official 128-question civics list. USCIS places questions 73 through 118 in this subject, after American Government and before Symbols and Holidays. The study document provides the precise question wording, topic headings, and acceptable answer alternatives. Open the official USCIS 128-question PDF.
The regular 2025 civics test is oral for applicants who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. USCIS says an officer may ask up to 20 questions from the whole list, and 12 correct answers are needed to pass. The list’s subject categories help organize review, but they do not assign a separate passing score to American History. USCIS 2025 civics test guidance.
The history timeline in the official list
USCIS groups American History into the Colonial Period and Independence, the 1800s, and Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information. The headings follow a broad timeline while also including people, founding documents, wars, voting rights, civic movements, American Indian tribes, and innovations.
| Official topic | Question numbers | Coverage in the USCIS list |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Period and Independence | 73–89 | Colonists, independence, founding documents, early leaders |
| 1800s | 90–99 | Territory, wars, the Civil War, Reconstruction, voting rights |
| Recent history and other information | 100–118 | Twentieth-century wars, civil rights, tribes, innovations |
The official list gives more than a timeline. For example, it identifies several accepted answers for many prompts that ask for one event, one reason, one leader, or one example. Checking the listed alternatives prevents an answer note from becoming narrower than the USCIS source. See acceptable answers in the official PDF.
Preserve question numbers and topic labels
Question numbers can be used as a stable reference when notes are organized by era. A missed prompt can be returned to its official topic, not merely to a personal label such as “Revolution” or “civil rights.” That makes it easier to locate the exact USCIS wording and check all acceptable answers.
The 65/20 special consideration uses only the 20 asterisked questions from the official list. Some of those questions are American History prompts. USCIS states that eligible applicants are asked 10 of the marked questions and need six correct answers to pass. Read the USCIS 65/20 rules.
For the complete test structure, see the U.S. citizenship test guide. 128 civics questions gives the full subject map, and American government questions covers questions 1 through 72.
FAQ
Which question numbers are American History questions?
The official USCIS list places questions 73 through 118 in the American History subject. USCIS 128-question PDF.
Does American History have its own passing score?
USCIS states the regular 2025 test standard for the full civics test: 12 correct answers, with up to 20 questions asked. USCIS 2025 civics test guidance.
Are some American History questions included in the 65/20 list?
Yes. The official PDF marks 20 questions across the list with an asterisk for the 65/20 special consideration. USCIS 128-question PDF.