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Information on the life of general Isaac Brock.
Learn about these famous loyalists.
Information about the loyalists.
The British North American Act.
"On July 1st, 1867, the British parliament passed the BNA act. This act established the Dominion of Canada, and gave the Canadian government the right to pass the laws."--Source.
Canadian Genealogy and History.
"A listing of Genealogical and Historical Web sites from Sea to shining Sea."--Source.
The
Canadian Military Heritage Project.
"This site is dedicated to presenting Canadian military history ~ the wars, uprisings and conflicts in which Canadians participated. Our goal is to preserve the records and memories of Canadians who served their country, and to ensure that their sacrifices are not forgotten."--Source.
The original Constitutional Act.
The American revolution on the New York frontier. Lot's of information on the Loyalists and Patriots.
Early Acadians and Nova Scotians.
Biographies of famous people from Acadia and Nova Scotia (Samuel Champlain, Buade de Frontenac...)
"Is a full text online collection of more than 3,000 books and pamphlets documenting Canadian history from the first European contact to the late 19th century. The collection is particularly strong in literature, women's history, native studies, travel and exploration, and the history of French Canada."--Source. In French and English.
Prime ministers, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian explorers, Canadian inventors, Canadian athletes...
"A Guide to Women in Canadian History."--Source.
Information about the loyalists from Ontario. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
"A hidden facet of American history is the fact that many colonists chose to take up arms to defend their rightful ruler, King George III. The exact number of loyalists who bore arms will probably never be fully determined."--Source. Lots of information about the loyalists (Butler's Rangers, King's Royal Regiment of New York, Brant's volunteers...)
Information on the life of Louis Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm-Gozon.
The North
Star: Tracing the Underground Railroad.
"In the years before the Civil War, a secret network of people and places, known as the Underground Railroad, helped slaves escape to freedom. Many of the places and people associated with those events have never been documented. This web site is dedicated to that purpose. "--Source.
Online Resources for Canadian Heritage.
"This list focuses on Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines covered by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: archaeology, ethnology, history (including military history and postal history), and folk culture."--Source.
Detailed information on the Quebec Act.
History of Qu�bec.
History, personal narratives, literature, music and maps about the Underground Railroad.
The Underground Railroad in Rochester, New York.
History of the Underground Railroad.
Excellent information on the war of 1812.