Trivia 3-30-2020

[Kurt G]

The Legal Tender Act

 

[hoosier]

The United States was able to generate revenue through the use of an income tax, which was first passed during the Civil War.

 

[Ole Miss]

Gold discovered in Alder Gulch, Montana on May 26, 1863
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David

 

[Michigander]

1. Gold was found in Montana in 1863 which helped to bolster the gold production of California and bring much needed relief to the United States Treasury. I'm sure Salmon P. Chase was thrilled!
Source

 

[lelliott19]

Banknote Bonanza - The first federal banknotes, made possible by an act of Congress, appeared in the summer of 1861. These bills, known as Demand Notes, circulated throughout the Union and were officially declared legal tender on February 25, 1862, with the passage of the Legal Tender Act. Link

 

[ErnieMac]

Gold discoveries at Bannack, Virginia City, Helena and Butte in what is now Montana.

Working Montana Gold Rush Mines And History - Gold Maps Online

A few nuggets of information about the Montana gold rush to include a list of mines and mineral rich areas to consider if prospecting Montana.

www.goldmapsonline.com

 

[ami]

On May 26 1863, gold was discovered in Alder Gulch, Montana Territory which reinforced the Federal treasury -- already bolstered by the California gold production.

Source Civil War Quiz and Factbook by Rod Gragg

Edit - Well, it's interesting to know about the Montana gold discovery, and it certainly could be considered a "financial bonanza." On the other hand, as demonstrated by our players' numerous and varied answers, a lot of other things could also be considered a "financial bonanza." There wasn't enough information in the question to make it clear that there should be one and only one correct answer and that the answer should be the Montana gold discovery.

I'm going to rule that all answers were correct on this one.

hoosier