2008 civics test · Question 81 of 100 · Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
In Chinese 美国在第二次世界大战中与谁作战？
Official answer
- Japan, Germany, and Italy日本、德国和意大利
Why this is the answer
In World War II, the United States fought against Japan, Germany, and Italy, which were known as the Axis powers. The United States entered the war after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in December 1941. Remember that the official answer names all three countries together.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)