Quiz! How Much Do You Know About America’s Gold Rush? A Wild West Test! Catch Gold Fever! Will you strike gold—or fool’s gold—when you answer these trivia questions about America’s Gold Rush? Let’s play! Correct! True Fifty years before prospectors from all over the world descended upon California, a 17-pound gold nugget was unearthed in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, starting America’s first gold rush. The U.S. Mint issued coins for 30 years using N.C. gold. Incorrect. The correct answer is... True Fifty years before prospectors from all over the world descended upon California, a 17-pound gold nugget was unearthed in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, starting America’s first gold rush. The U.S. Mint issued coins for 30 years using N.C. gold. Correct! False Indeed, he trekked west during the Gold Rush. But he was a terrible prospector! Luckily, he met a few writers who steered him to an alternate gold mine—writing. Incorrect. The correct answer is... False Indeed, he trekked west during the Gold Rush. But he was a terrible prospector! Luckily, he met a few writers who steered him to an alternate gold mine—writing. Correct! True While thousands headed west in covered wagons, many early prospectors arrived by sea, abandoning their ships. As the new city boomed, lumber was in short supply, so they used the discarded ships to build hotels, homes, banks, and more. Incorrect. The correct answer is... True While thousands headed west in covered wagons, many early prospectors arrived by sea, abandoning their ships. As the new city boomed, lumber was in short supply, so they used the discarded ships to build hotels, homes, banks, and more. Correct! False Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait, for which it was named. Incorrect. The correct answer is... False Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait, for which it was named. Correct! True Their newfound riches meant they could splurge on a lavish meal. The Hangtown Fry consisted of eggs cooked in bacon fat and topped with fried oysters. It was the most expensive item on menus and is still served at some San Francisco restaurants. Incorrect. The correct answer is... True Their newfound riches meant they could splurge on a lavish meal. The Hangtown Fry consisted of eggs cooked in bacon fat and topped with fried oysters. It was the most expensive item on menus and is still served at some San Francisco restaurants. Correct! False By 1849 word was out that one could strike it rich out west. Hence, prospectors became known as “49ers.” Incorrect. The correct answer is... False By 1849 word was out that one could strike it rich out west. Hence, prospectors became known as “49ers.” Correct! False Some prospectors certainly did become wealthy, but more likely the merchants, suppliers, hoteliers, and other businesspeople were the ones who became rich. One familiar name stands out: Levi Strauss. Bavarian tailor, Strauss, headed west to produce tents, but shifted to making jeans, sturdy and comfortable enough for hard-working prospectors. He struck fashion gold. Incorrect. The correct answer is... False Some prospectors certainly did become wealthy, but more likely the merchants, suppliers, hoteliers, and other businesspeople were the ones who became rich. One familiar name stands out: Levi Strauss. Bavarian tailor, Strauss, headed west to produce tents, but shifted to making jeans, sturdy and comfortable enough for hard-working prospectors. He struck fashion gold. Correct! True Many people continue to prospect for gold in California, but they must do it the old-fashioned way—with shovels and pans. While most are lucky to go home with a few flakes if anything, in 2016 a man hauled in a nugget worth $70,000 at the time. Incorrect. The correct answer is... True Many people continue to prospect for gold in California, but they must do it the old-fashioned way—with shovels and pans. While most are lucky to go home with a few flakes if anything, in 2016 a man hauled in a nugget worth $70,000 at the time. You Got out of right! You Struck it Rich! Head out to the nearest restaurant and order your Hangtown Fry because you have the Midas touch! Share the Results You Are Golden! Nice haul! You went for the gold, and you struck it! Share the Results You Found the Golden Egg… It’s just a little scrambled! You have a mix of gold and gravel in your pan, but you did well! Share the Results You Got Fool’s Gold! All that glitters is not gold! And it looks like your pan is lacking a little sparkle. But fear not there are a few flecks gold in the mix. Share the Results Want more INSP fun? Join our newsletter list! First Name Required: Enter More than two characters. Last Name Required: Enter More than two characters. Invalid Email: Enter another email. 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