2008 civics test · Question 81 · Recent American History
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Official answer
- Japan, Germany, and Italy
What this means
In World War II, the United States fought Japan, Germany, and Italy.
These three countries were known as the Axis Powers. The United States entered the war after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and it fought alongside allies such as Britain, France, and the Soviet Union until the Axis was defeated in 1945.
The answer is Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Why this is on the test
This 2008 question asks which countries the United States fought in World War II, naming the three main enemy nations.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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