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 American history from the years 1754 to 1945. Discover the road our nation trudged towards freedom from the French and Indian War to the establishment of the Constitution to the Second World War, fought to retain the freedoms we enjoy. Explore the early growth of the United States, like the early explorers themselves But be warned, American history was not at all innocent. There were dark moments. Learn about the terrible plague of slavery, the dreadful Civil War and the tumultuous Great Depression. All in all, God was in control of America's destiny. Read the story...hit the high points.