2008 civics test · Question 80 of 100 · Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
In Chinese 大萧条和第二次世界大战期间的总统是谁？
Official answer
- (Franklin) Roosevelt（富兰克林·）罗斯福（Roosevelt）
Why this is the answer
Franklin Roosevelt (often called FDR) was President during both the Great Depression and World War II. He took office in 1933 during the Depression and created New Deal programs to help the economy. He was elected four times, more than any other President, and led the country through most of World War II.
Also on the 2025 test as question 105
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)