how to direct his armies. Moroni and Lehi lead the Nephites to victory. 73 BC: Alma gives the records to his son, Helaman. Alma is "taken up by the Spirit,...even as Moses" (). Amalickiah, desiring to be king, persuades many Nephites to dissent. He and his followers seek to obtain power and destroy the church and the government. Moroni, angered by Amalickiah's actions, rends his coat and writes upon it--"In memory of our God, our religion, our freedom, and our peace, our wives and our children" (). He fastens the writing to a pole and calls it the "title of liberty" (). Moroni goes forth with the title of liberty and raises an army to defeat the Amalickiahites. Outnumbered, the Amalickiahites seek to flee and join with the Lamanites, but Moroni heads them off, although Amalickiah and a few followers escape. The dissenters are compelled to swear allegiance or be put to death. 72 BC: Amalickiah uses treachery, murder and intrigue to become king of the Lamanites. He incites the Lamanites to war with the Nephites. Moroni prepares for war by fortifying the Nephite cities. The Lamanites come to war but are unable to overcome Moroni's defenses. When their chief captains are slain, the Lamanites withdraw. Helaman, Shiblon, Corianton and Ammon preach among the people. () Moroni erects a fortified line of cities between the Nephites and the Lamanites. 72 to 69 BC: The Nephites prosper: "There never was a happier time among the people of Nephi" () Between 68 and 67 BC, Zarahemla The people of Morianton contend with the people of Lehi over possession of land. The people of Morianton attempt to flee to the land northward. An army of Nephites, led by Teancum, overtakes them and defeats them in battle. Nephihah dies. Pahoran, son of Nephihah is appointed chief judge. The "king-men" try to alter the law to allow the establishment of a king over the Nephites. They fail to persuade a majority. Amalickiah again leads the Lamanites to war against the Nephites. The king-men refuse to assist in defending the Nephites. Moroni sends an army to compel the dissenters to defend their country or be put to death. Four thousand king-men are killed and the rebellion is put down. The Nephites armies, reduced by the rebellion, are unable to defend their cities. The Lamanites take possession of many cities. Teancum steals into the Lamanite camp and