The Mystery of the Lost Civil War Gold

In 1863, a shipment of 26 gold bars intended for the US Mint in Philadelphia vanished mysteriously. The gold was crucial for the Union's war efforts. The disappearance led to various theories, including a possible robbery by Union soldiers. Despite no official records, the legend persisted, gaining public attention in 1974. Treasure hunters have since searched for the gold, with some claiming discoveries. In 2018, the FBI took over a dig site after high gold readings were detected, but the outcome remains unclear.

What was the intended destination for the gold shipment in 1863?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

Why did the gold caravan change its route?

• The weather was bad

• They received new orders

• Southern soldiers were nearby

• The wagons broke down

What was the main reason for the lack of official records about the lost gold?

• The records were lost during the war

• It was a secret mission

• It would have been an embarrassment to the Union

• The records were destroyed in a fire

When did the mystery of the lost gold gain public attention?

• 1865

• 1900

• 1974

• 2005

What did treasure hunters Dennis Parata and his son discover in 2005?

• A Union soldier's uniform

• A map leading to the gold

• A bonfire pit and artifacts

• A hidden diary

What device did the FBI use to scan the area for gold?

• Radar

• Seismograph

• Gravimeter

• Metal detector

What was the result of the FBI's scan of the area?

• A high reading of gold was detected

• No gold was found

• Only silver was found

• The area was too dense to scan

What did Dennis Parata and his son find inside the cave?

• A hidden treasure chest

• Signs of previous human activity

• A map to the gold

• A Civil War diary

What was the reaction of the FBI after the high reading of gold was detected?

• They left the site immediately

• They invited the public to see the site

• They took control and continued digging

• They announced the discovery publicly

What happened to the readings of gold and silver after the FBI's involvement?

• They disappeared

• They remained the same

• They increased significantly

• They were inconclusive