Tag Archives: Question of the Week

Question of the Week: 11/11-11/17/19

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Some Civil War veterans were still alive when World War I ended in 1918 on Armistice Day (November 11). Do you have an ancestor or favorite Civil War veteran to research who lived into the 20th Century? What makes him … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 11/4-11/10/19

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

It’s election season, so…in your opinion, which presidential election—1860 or 1864—proves to be the greater turning point in U.S. History? Why?

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Question of the Week: 10/28-11/3/19

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Do you have a favorite Civil War regimental flag?

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Question of the Week: 10/21-10/27/19

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

How/when did you first learn about John Brown and the 1859 Raid? Have your perspectives on the man or event changed over the years?

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Question of the Week: 10/14-10/20/19

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, who was the best “army organizer” during the Civil War? (This does not automatically imply the person successfully handled the force in the field.)

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Question of the Week: 10/7-10/13/19

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

How far have you traveled to visit a historic site or research about the Civil War?

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Question of the Week: 9/30-10/06/19

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

While the questioned has been asked, “does the Civil War still matter?”—we thought it could take a personal turn for this week’s discussion: Why does the Civil War matter to you?

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Question of the Week: 9/23-9/29/19

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what was the most important battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley? Why?

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Question of the Week: 9/16-9/22/19

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Since we did western theater last week, it seems only fair to feature the question for the east! In your opinion…in the eastern theater, what was the most Confederate raid/campaign into Northern states or territories? Why?

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Question of the Week: 9/9-9/15/19

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion…in the western theater, what was the most Confederate raid into Northern states or territories? Why?

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