ECNETNews brings you the Final Jeopardy clue for Monday, September 16, 2024. In a thrilling match last Friday, Evan Suttell from Ohio claimed the title of Jeopardy champion with some bold wagers. So far in Season 41, champions have struggled to maintain their reign, but Evan has the opportunity to start a winning streak. To do so, he must outsmart teacher Aiden Orzech from Canada and salesman Sam Watson from Missouri. Below is the revealing of the Final Jeopardy question and answer for September 16, along with the wagers and the outcome of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for September 16
The Final Jeopardy question for September 16, 2024, is categorized under “History” and presents the following clue:
A 1976 report initiated by Admiral Rickover found it was an internal, not external, explosion that caused the destruction of this
For those eager to challenge themselves, the correct answer will be revealed at the end, allowing time to contemplate it without immediate exposure to the solution.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for September 16
In a stunning conclusion, Aiden emerged victorious on September 16, securing yet another title of Jeopardy champion. With a lead entering Final Jeopardy, Aiden’s win did not come as a surprise, although Evan was not far behind.
Starting with $15,600, Aiden provided the correct answer and gained an additional $11,999, culminating in a winning total of $27,599. Evan also answered correctly and managed to double his initial amount from $9,600 to $19,200.
On the other hand, Sam opted for safety, maintaining third place at $5,600, not wagering anything.
Final Jeopardy Answer for September 16
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on September 16, 2024, is “What is the USS Maine?”
The sinking of the Navy ship USS Maine on February 15, 1898, is considered one of the indirect catalysts for the Spanish-American War that followed in April. This second-class battleship was dispatched to Havana Harbor during the Cuban War of Independence when it exploded, claiming the lives of over 250 sailors aboard.
Initially, newspapers alleged that Spain was responsible for the ship’s destruction. A U.S. Navy board of inquiry concluded, amid dissenting opinions, that an external explosion from a mine was to blame. However, a comprehensive investigation led by Admiral Hyman Rickover in 1974 favored an alternative explanation suggesting the explosion resulted from coal-related issues. A 1976 report put forth the idea that methane from the bituminous coal might have triggered the tragedy, a theory that continues to spark debate today.
