Tag Archives: Question of the Week

Question of the Week: 9/24-9/30/18

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Last Saturday was the first official day of autumn… Looking back on the summer, what battlefields or historic sites did you visit? Did you have a favorite?

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Question of the Week: 9/17-9/23/18

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

This week it will be 155 years since the Battle of Chickamauga. Do you have a favorite officer from that battle? Why do you admire his leadership?

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Question of the Week: 9/10-9/16/18

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s talk Civil War Navies… Do you have a favorite ship or ironclad from the conflict? Why?

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Question of the Week: 8/27-9/2/18

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

The ECW Weekender post about John Wesley Powell got us thinking about the post-war, civilian life accomplishments of Civil War veterans. Is there a Civil War veteran’s post-war story or contributions that stands out to you?

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Question of the Week: 8/20-8/26/18

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Abraham Lincoln delivered many famous speeches. Which speech or phrase from an address is your favorite? Why?

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Question of the Week: 8/13-8/19/18

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s play with a “what if” scenario… What if Lee had been wounded at Chancellorsville instead of Jackson?

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Question of the Week: 8/6-8/12/18

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Last weekend we discussed and learned about many turning points in the American Civil War at the annual ECW symposium. Now, it’s your turn to share… What do you think was the most important turning point in the conflict?

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Question of the Week: 7/30-8/5/18

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Recently, some ECW editors were talking about favorite places to eat or get a snack near battlefields. Where do you like to go “grab a bite” when battlefielding? Somewhere local that we should all put on our travel list?

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Question of the Week: 7/23-7/29/18

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

What accounts or events in Europe’s reaction to the American Civil War do you find most interesting?

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Question of the Week: July 16-22

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what is the most overlooked part of Civil War history that needs to “emerge” into studies and discussions?

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