2008 test · Question 58· Colonial Period and Independence
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Official answers
- freedom
- political liberty
- religious freedom
- economic opportunity
- practice their religion
- escape persecution
This is question 58 of 100 on the 2008 civics test, in the “Colonial Period and Independence” part of American History. In the interview, the officer asks up to 10 questions and you need 6 correct answers to pass.
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