Treasure Hunt in Lake Michigan

Kevin Dykstra and his team meet with Marty Laguna in Traverse City to present their findings on Confederate gold. They discuss artifacts found in Irwinville and the role of Charles Hackley in laundering gold. Kevin aims to convince Marty to support their project financially. After presenting compelling evidence, Marty agrees to join the venture, and they plan to explore Lake Michigan for more gold.

Where did Kevin Dykstra and his team travel to meet Marty Laguna?

• Irwinville, Georgia

• Traverse City, Michigan

• Oak Island, Nova Scotia

• Salt Lake City, Utah

What significant item did the team find in Irwinville?

• A diary of Jefferson Davis

• A gold bar

• A treasure map

• A Confederate silver coin

What was the significance of the Confederate silver coin?

• It was a rare artifact from the Civil War

• It belonged to Charles Hackley

• It was found in Lake Michigan

• It was used as currency in Utah

What was Charles Hackley known for?

• Owning gold mines in Utah

• Leading the Confederate army

• Inventing the steam engine

• Being a famous treasure hunter

Why was Charles Hackley's wealth considered suspicious?

• He won a large lottery

• He was known for illegal activities

• He inherited it from a wealthy relative

• His wealth exceeded what he could earn from lumbering

What did the team find in a Utah cave?

• A map to hidden treasure

• 280 gold bars marked U.S. Cavalry

• A chest of Confederate coins

• A diary of a gold miner

What was the connection between the gold bars and the U.S. Cavalry?

• The bars were marked with U.S. Cavalry insignia

• The bars were used as currency by the cavalry

• The cavalry discovered the bars

• The bars were a gift to the cavalry

What was Marty's initial reaction to the evidence presented?

• He decided to abandon the project

• He was completely convinced

• He was convinced enough to support

• He was not convinced at all

What did the team hope to achieve with Marty's support?

• To publish a book

• To explore the bottom of Lake Michigan

• To start a new research project

• To travel to Oak Island

What did the team need financial support for?

• To purchase advanced equipment

• To hire more team members

• To buy a new research facility

• To get a boat for exploring Lake Michigan