Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Friday, October 25, 2024. With a strong total of $55,598, three-day Jeopardy champion Will Wallace from Texas hopes to continue his streak. He was the only one to answer yesterday’s Final Jeopardy clue correctly. Today’s match will have him face off against photographer Carol Lowe from North Carolina and retired U.S. Navy officer Olaf Talbert. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 10/25/2024, in addition to the wagers and the winner of the episode.
Final Jeopardy Question for October 25
The Final Jeopardy question for October 25, 2024 is in the category of “U.S. History” and has the following clue:
The largest land deal in U.S. history was formalized in a building at this spot, now named for a military hero & President
Per usual, the correct answer to this clue can be found at the end of this guide.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for October 25
Will became yet again the Jeopardy champion in this October 25 episode. While he already had a runway lead heading into the segment, he was also one of two contestants to get the right answer. He is now a rare 4-day champion and will come back next week to see if he can score yet another victory.
Will had a commanding lead of $22,000 and earned an extra $2,200 with his wager. This extended his total to $24,400, increasing his overall winnings to $79,998.
Olaf also got the right answer, but he didn’t have much to start with. Still, he doubled his $1,200 to $2,400, putting him in second place overall. Meanwhile, Carol couldn’t come up with a response, dropping her from $3,600 to $1,600 after losing $2,000.
Final Jeopardy Answer for October 25
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on October 25, 2024 is “What is Jackson Square?’”
Today’s clue isn’t too difficult once you piece it together. The largest land purchase in U.S. history is the Louisiana Purchase. From there, one of the most famous landmarks in Louisiana is Jackson Square, named after U.S. President Andrew Jackson.
The Louisiana Purchase was made on December 20, 1803 at the Cabildo or “Casa Capitular” in New Orleans. Before being renamed to Jackson Square, this historic park was called Plaza de Armas. An equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson, built in 1856, stands in the middle of the park.