73. The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
American History · Colonial Period and Independence
Accepted answer(s)
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Religious freedom
- Economic opportunity
- Escape persecution
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2025 Civics Test, "Freedom" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 73 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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