Battle of Lexington—Officers Chosen—A Year of Discussion—Declaration of Independence—Spirit of English Nobility—Defeat of American Forces—Success at Trenton and Princeton—Sufferings at Valley Forge—Washington's Prayer—Burgoyne's Campaign—Arrival of La Fayette—Arnold's Treason—Andre's Death—Siege of Yorktown—Close of the War—Treaty of Peace—Army Disbanded—Washington Resigns his Commission—Constitutional Convention—Washington Elected President—His Death—His Tomb.
Influence of La Fayette—Despotism in France—The Bastile—Corruption of the Church—Commencement of the Revolution—The Marseillaise—Its Wonderful Influence—Reign of Terror—Napoleon Bonaparte—His Wonderful Career—Jewish Sanhedrim—Fall of Napoleon—His Death—Progress of Liberty.
The Genius of the Age—European Wars—American Tranquil—Declaration of War—Divisions of North America—United States—Canada—Mexico—American Common Schools—Their Influence—Progress of Invention—First Steamboat—First Locomotive—Electric Telegraph—Improvements in Printing—Spiritual Darkness—The Kingdom of God—Wants of the Present Age—Joseph Smith—His Tragic Death—Conclusion.