Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Explanation

In World War II the United States fought Japan, Germany, and Italy - the Axis powers.

Why it matters

The U.S. entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

The 65/20 special consideration

Question 81 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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Answers that get mixed up with this one

These are the wrong options the practice test puts beside this question. Each one is the correct answer to a different question, which is what makes it tempting.

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• Question 82: Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?World War II
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