2025 civics test · Question 96 · 1800s
What U.S. war ended slavery?
Official answer
- The Civil War
What this means
The U.S. war that ended slavery was the Civil War.
Fought from 1861 to 1865, the war ended with the Union’s victory and the defeat of the Confederacy. Slavery was formally abolished throughout the entire country soon after, with the 13th Amendment in 1865.
This question is close to a few others about the Civil War, so keep it simple. The answer is the Civil War.
Why this is on the test
This 2025 question ties the end of slavery directly to the Civil War, connecting two of the most important facts in American history.
How this question is asked
On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud and you pass by answering 12 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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