Tag Archives: Question of the Week

Question of the Week: 8/10-8/16/20

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

The theme for ECW’s Virtual Symposium is The War in the East. What do you think was the most decisive event in the eastern theater of the Civil War?

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Question of the Week: 8/3-8/9/20

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

This feels like a season of innovation, especially at ECW as we’re getting ready for a Virtual Symposium this year. What’s your favorite innovation from the Civil War?

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Question of the Week: 7/27-8/2/20

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Do you have a favorite account about an escape on the Underground Railroad?

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Question of the Week: 7/20-7/26/20

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Which officer do you think was most influenced by his experience at First Bull Run/Manassas? How did that experience shape his Civil War future?

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Question of the Week: 7/13-7-19/20

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s start the week with some cartography… What’s your favorite historic Civil War map—meaning one used during the war or created by veterans?

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Question of the Week: 7/6-7/12/20

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Last week the question was exclusive to Gettysburg, so let’s add a twist this week: For the entire war, what piece of high ground was the most significant? Why?

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Question of the Week: 6/29-7/5/20

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s talk about high ground at Gettysburg… Which hill, ridge, or knoll do you think was the most important? Why?

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Question of the Week: 6/22-6/28/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s been a while since we’ve asked this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?

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Question of the Week: 6/15-6/21/2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Last week’s question featured the Gettysburg Campaign, and we’re also in the Vicksburg Campaign/Siege season, so… In your opinion, what’s the key event of the Vicksburg campaign before July 4th?

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Question of the Week: 6/1-6/7/2020

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

We often talk about the importance of “walking the ground” of Civil War battlefields. What’s your favorite “aha moment” that you’ve had while exploring Civil War topography?

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