Jeopardy Champ Wins Big on Final Question

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In tonight’s episode of Jeopardy, airing on February 18, 2025, the quarterfinals of the Invitational Tournament continue with Matt Amodio advancing after a tight match yesterday. Tonight’s contestants include consultant Jaskaran Singh from Texas, Ph.D student Skyler Hornback from Kentucky, and homemaker Margaret Shelton from Pennsylvania. It’s expected that Jaskaran and Margaret will be closely matched in the competition. Here’s the Final Jeopardy question for 2/18/2025 along with the wagers and the eventual game winner.

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Tonight, on February 18, 2025, the quarterfinals of the Jeopardy Invitational Tournament continue, as Matt Amodio progresses after a close match yesterday. Join us for an exciting episode featuring consultant Jaskaran Singh from Texas, Ph.D student Skyler Hornback from Kentucky, and homemaker Margaret Shelton from Pennsylvania. Statistically, it seems that Jaskaran and Margaret will have a closely contested battle. Here’s the Final Jeopardy question, answer, wagers, and the winner for 2/18/2025.

Final Jeopardy Question for February 18

On February 18th, 2025, as I sat down to answer the Final Jeopardy question, I found myself delving into the realm of Supreme Court Decisions. The clue read: “This landmark decision, handed down in 1967, outlawed racial discrimination in schools and other public institutions.” Can you guess what this historic ruling is called?

In this significant instance, the story didn’t make the main headlines of The New York Times, instead it was published in their “Railroad News” section.

The correct response to this clue, per usual, can be found at the end of this article.

Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for February 18

In the February 18th contest, Jaskaran secured a decisive victory by pulling significantly ahead of his closest rival, Margaret, who took an overly daring approach during the Daily Double.

Even though Jaskaran already had enough money, which was $21,800, to not answer the Final Jeopardy question, he chose to do so anyway. In this scenario, he took no additional risk, yet he managed to win and progressed as a semifinalist.

In a different phrase, Skyler started off with a total of $7,100, but unfortunately answered “Pullman vs. United States” incorrectly and lost $3,500. This left him with $3,600 at the end, placing him in second position.

With just $6,200 at hand, Margaret took a big gamble but ultimately fell short, ending the game in third place with no winnings.

Final Jeopardy Answer for February 18

The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on February 18, 2025 is “What is Plessy v. Ferguson?”

The hint given in this context seems somewhat unclear as it only mentions “railroad,” without providing a clear connection or additional clues. However, the legal case of Plessy v. Ferguson is notable for its controversial ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. This decision upheld Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation, and many believe these laws were unconstitutional.

In 1892, a person of mixed race named Plessy boarded a train car designated only for whites (with railroads serving as the context), in defiance of Louisiana’s Separate Car Act of 1890. Despite appealing to the Supreme Court, his case was rejected by a vote of 7 to 1. This decision served to validate segregation laws across the nation, further enforcing racial division.

In 1954 with the Brown vs Board of Education court case, it was decided that segregation in public schools was against the Constitution, effectively ending the Plessy v. Ferguson decision’s validity as a legal standard.

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