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Old 09-03-2008, 07:46 PM   #1
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Default Final Jeopardy

For the semi-finals for the college lever the final question was.

In the last week of the John Tyler administration this republic was offer "statehood."

One answer was Mexico.

MEXICO!!!!

Some parents college money went to waste!
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:20 AM   #2
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I assume the correct answer is Texas?
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:57 AM   #3
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I am related to President Tyler. Not a real claim to fame considering he was considered one of the worst presidents in US history. He successfully divided both houses of Congress and even caused dissention within the two major political parties of the time.

The one thing he did "right" was near the end of his presidency (which he inherited after being elected Vice-President and President Harrison passed 30 days into office) was to offer the Republic of Texas statehood after declaring their independence from Mexico.

The answer to the question is: What is Texas.
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:13 AM   #4
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For the semi-finals for the college lever the final question was.

Some parents college money went to waste!
lever?

What college did you attend?

And dre, isn't it "The question to the answer is"?

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Old 09-04-2008, 08:56 AM   #5
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I am related to President Tyler. Not a real claim to fame considering he was considered one of the worst presidents in US history. He successfully divided both houses of Congress and even caused dissention within the two major political parties of the time.

The one thing he did "right" was near the end of his presidency (which he inherited after being elected Vice-President and President Harrison passed 30 days into office) was to offer the Republic of Texas statehood after declaring their independence from Mexico.

The answer to the question is: What is Texas.
Speaking of being related to presidents....I am distantly related (Hogmaster more distantly related) to Millard Fillmore, another do-nothing president. Which pres. is your uncle??
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Old 09-04-2008, 09:21 AM   #6
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Not as stupid a guess as you my think...the final Jeopardy clue is often quite tricky. It did specifically state that the republic was "offered" statehood. This does place Mexico within the realm of possibility.

Just a thought...the young lady was quite intelligent.
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Old 09-04-2008, 09:51 AM   #7
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I actually thought the same thing for a moment to two.

Ma -

REALLY!? I did not know that!

Guess I'll have to study him now.
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Old 09-04-2008, 12:01 PM   #8
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Really? I thought Hoggy twas related to Ross Perot? Or Mr. fix it gadget dude.
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Old 09-04-2008, 12:06 PM   #9
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lever?

What college did you attend?

Oregon State
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:28 PM   #10
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HEY!! I never said spellnig was my strong point
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