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Gala Film: Battle of Queenston Heights

For Students 9th - 10th
Begin on this page, the overview, then check out each link to get a full picture of the events surrounding the Battle of Queenston Heights and the American surrender there. This is part of a documentary on the War of 1812.
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War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)
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War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an account of the battle of Queenston Heights with links for more information.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Van Rensselaer

For Students 9th - 10th
Stephen Van Rensselaer III (November 1, 1765 - January 26, 1839) was Lieutenant Governor of New York as well as a statesman, soldier, and land-owner, the heir to one of the greatest estates in the New York region at the time. He was the...
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Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764 1839)

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Stephen Van Rensselaer from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.