Of Spain’s colonial possessions in the America’s, this 3,400-square-mile one in the Antilles never gained independence, but did change hands
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CLUE: Of Spain’s colonial possessions in the America’s, this 3,400-square-mile one in the Antilles never gained independence, but did change hands
ANSWER: Puerto Rico
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Once a part of Spain’s colonial empire and situated in the Caribbean’s Greater Antilles, Puerto Rico shifted from Spanish to American governance following the 1898 Spanish-American War, according to the Treaty of Paris. The island now holds the status of an unincorporated territory of the United States. Although its residents are U.S. citizens, their voting rights in federal elections are limited.
Puerto Rico possesses a certain measure of self-rule, demonstrated by its own constitution that came into effect in 1952. While its citizens can elect local government officials like a governor and legislators, the ultimate legal authority resides with the U.S. Congress. This means that any federal laws passed by Congress supersede local Puerto Rican laws.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Kim Attorney Portland, Oregon Winning Score: $18,801 Round 2 Score: $9,800 Round 1 Score: $1,400 | Morgan Halvorsen Chief Copy Editor Silver Spring, Maryland Final Score: $1,000 Round 2 Score: $5,200 Round 1 Score: $2,000 | Elizabeth Devereaux Middle School Teacher Lawrence, Kansas Final Score: $2,400 Round 2 Score: $9,400 Round 1 Score: $7,600 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Watch all the videos from today’s Jeopardy episode below, including highlights, behind the scenes outtakes and full episodes.
Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.