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Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from GeographyName this state, known as the Lonestar State, that officially became a state in the year 1845.

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TEXAS

$200 Question from Geography

This west coast state's capital is Sacramento.

$200 Answer from Geography

CALIFORNIA

$300 Question from Geography

This state is home to Ellis Island and Buffalo Wings

$300 Answer from Geography

NEW YORK

$400 Question from GeographyThis is the longest river in the United States and it is found in the middle of the country

$400 Answer from Geography

MISSISSIPPI

$500 Question from GeographyThe fives lakes, that span much of the border of the United States and Canada, are collectively known by this name. An extra 25 points for each lake named correctly.

$500 Answer from Geography

GREAT LAKES•SUPERIOR•HURON•ERIE•MICHIGAN•ONTARIO

$100 Question from History

In what year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?

$100 Answer from History

1776

$200 Question from History

This war, between the Northern and Southern states, ended in 1865, a few years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation outlawed slavery.

$200 Answer from History

THE CIVIL WAR

$300 Question from History

This prominent New York statue was a gift from France and constructed by the same engineer that built the Eiffel Tower

$300 Answer from History

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

$400 Question from HistoryThe United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from this country in 1803 for $15 million.

$400 Answer from History

FRANCE

$500 Question from History

An 1898 war with this country gave the United States control over Guam, the Phillipines, and several other islands

$500 Answer from History

SPAIN

$100 Question from Pop culture

This crooner is famous for songs such as "Love Me Tender," "Jail House Rock," and "Hound Dog"

$100 Answer from Pop culture

ELVIS PRESLEY

$200 Question from Pop culture

This actor has starred in such memorable films as "Forrest Gump," "Castaway," and "You've Got Mail!"

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TOM HANKS

$300 Question from Pop culture

This popular soft-drink, originally developed as a medicine, has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

$300 Answer from Pop culture

COCA-COLA

$400 Question from Pop culture

This popular cartoon character appeared in 1928 in the short film "Steamboat Willie" before becoming a universally famous icon.

$400 Answer from Pop culture

MICKEY MOUSE

$500 Question from Pop culture

This well-known fast food establishment, started in Seattle, Washington, has over 16,635 stores in 49 countries

$500 Answer from Pop culture

STARBUCKS

$100 Question from Sport

This popular American sport employs terms such as "field goal," "touchdown," and "kick-off."

$100 Answer from Sport

FOOTBALL

$200 Question from Sport

James Naismith invented this sport in 1891 for a physical education class that had to stay inside due to the cold weather of Massachusettes winters.

$200 Answer from Sport

BASKETBALL

$300 Question from Sport

This Baltimore, Maryland native broke the Olympic record for most gold medals in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics.

$300 Answer from Sport

MICHAEL PHELPS

$400 Question from Sport

This pin-striped baseball team, also known as the Bronx Bombers, has won 27 World Series Championships, more than any other team in the history of Major League Baseball.

$400 Answer from Sport

NY YANKEES

$500 Question from Sport

This legendary pitcher, who was nicknamed "The Great Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat," and "The Colossus of Clout," hit over 714 homeruns and once predicted where he was going to hit a homerun. An extra 25 points for each

$500 Answer from Sport

“BABE” RUTH

$100 Question from Miscellaneous

On this day, Americans traditionally eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie in memory of a feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

$100 Answer from Miscellaneous

THANKSGIVING DAY

$200 Question from Miscellaneous

The state of Maryland is most famous for this type of seafood.

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CRAB

$300 Question from Miscellaneous

Name the two states that are not part of the contiguous, or lower, 48 states.

$300 Answer from Miscellaneous

ALASKA AND HAWAII

$400 Question from Miscellaneous

This former president is found on both the 1 cent coin and the 5 dollar bill.

$400 Answer from Miscellaneous

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

$500 Question from Miscellaneous

The contiguous United States spans how many times zones? An extra 25 points for each correctly named time zones.

$500 Answer from Miscellaneous

FOUR TIME ZONES.•EASTERN•CENTRAL•MOUNTAIN•PACIFIC

Final Jeopardy

What do the stripes of the American flag represent?

Final Jeopardy AnswerTHE 13 ORIGINAL COLONIESDELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, GEORGIA, CONNECTICUT,MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, SOUTHCAROLINA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VIGINIA,NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, RHODEISLAND.

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