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Crossword Clues "V"
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The abolitionist of Harper's Ferry fame continues to support his causes for freedom nearly a century later in a landmark Supreme Court case

What is John Brown v. Board of Education?

400

It's another way to refer to a Halloween update that arrives at farm "apps" annually

What is a pumpkin patch?

400

To suddenly change course (4 letters)

What is to veer?

800

The leader of a historical early antebellum uprising in Southampton, Virginia time travels to after his problems are solved and comments on the future of manifest destiny

(A possessive modification may be made to begin the second term.)

What is Nat Turner's Frontier Thesis?

800

It's the color with the worst possible report card of the bunch

What is white? (#FFFFFF)

800

To provide proof of legitimacy (6 letters)

What is to verify?

1200

A numerical figure of speech involving happiness in a metaphorical version of heaven takes a dark turn towards the Inferno

What is the Cloud Nine Circles of Hell?

1200

It's the object that explains why many NASCAR racers want to surrender their place in the race after reaching the final lap

What is the white flag?

1200

DAILY DOUBLE

Extremely quick tempo marking (6 letters)

1600

A numerical group blacklisted in the film industry due to suspicions related to the Red Scare decides to take inspiration from an early Reconstruction plan that started as a draft before the war ended

What is the Hollywood Ten Percent Plan?

1600

This standard system is the reason why many scientists develop suicidal thoughts

What is the SI system? (kilogram, meter, second abbreviated gives away the answer)

1600

Conquered decisively (10 letters)

What is vanquished?

2000

The upcoming global sporting event in California has been moved and has taken a much darker turn in Panem

NOTE: Ordinal response required for second term.

What are the Hunger Games of the 34th Olympiad?

2000

It's what a certain convenience store with a two-number name would've been named if a soldier were responsible for their brand

What is 7-23? (7-Eleven's name origin changed to 24-hour time)

2000

Refers to someone who is willing to be loud, clear, and insistent about something (10 letters)

What is vociferous?

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