Question 73 of 128

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

Q: The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

Freedom · Political liberty · Religious freedom · Economic opportunity · Escape persecution — Topic: American History — Colonial Period and Independence. USCIS accepts any one of the answers listed below.

Official USCIS answers (in English)

Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape persecution

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Topic: American History — Colonial Period and Independence.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.