Thomas Paine once said, "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." That indeed was true of the American people's struggle for independence. Having defeated the French and their Native Americans allies the Americans were ready to establish their own nation, under God. The war-cry went up, 'No King but King Jesus ' and the sounds of battle filled the Thirteen Colonies. It was a hard struggle, but a glorious triumph followed. Through the years, more hard conflicts would plague the young nation, but still, the triumph would be glorious Within these pages are the high points of...