Major Wars of the United States


U.S. History U.S. History & Geography Review Major Wars of the United States
Students review the major wars in which the United States fought, reinforce vocabulary related to them, and take a practice quiz of Citizenship Test questions related to the wars.

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In this experience, students review the major wars in which the United States fought, reinforce vocabulary related to them, and take a practice quiz of Citizenship Test questions related to the wars.

Estimated duration: 30–45 minutes


In this experience, you will review material related to major wars in which the United States fought, in preparation for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services test.


Painting of the bombs bursting in air over Fort McHenry

The Bombardment of Fort McHenry


Look at the above painting. The scene it shows was the inspiration for one of the following songs that arose during wartime. Which song do you think is based on this image?

A) Yankee Doodle
B) Battle Hymn of the Republic
C) Tie a Yellow Ribbon
D) Star Spangled Banner
E) When Johnny Comes Marching Home

If students are working through this in a class setting, point out the national anthem lyrics that are reflected in the painting:

  • by the dawn's early light
  • broad stripes and bright stars … were so gallantly streaming
  • the bombs bursting in air
  • star-spangled banner yet wave


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