What was the success of the Mormons?

Answer 1

As of December 2010, there have been 16 presidents in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (commonly referred to as "Mormons"). The succession order of the prophets goes as follows, and can be remember by this catchy song:

Latter-day prophets are, #1, Joseph Smith,

then Brigham Young.

John Taylor came third, we know,

then Wilford Woodruff,

Lorenzo Snow.

Joseph F. Smith (remember the F).

Heber J. Grant,

then George Albert Smith.

David O. McKay was followed by

Joseph Fielding Smith.

Harold B. Lee,

Spencer W. Kimball,

Ezra Taft Benson,

Howard W. Hunter;

Gordon B. Hinkley lead the way,

but Thomas S. Monson leads today.

Answer 2

Utah Korey Colyar knows this answer. Yes, the Mormons did sucessfully settle in the west. They are responsible for establishing many western cities including Salt Lake City, many eastern Nevada cities and even Las Vegas, NV.

Salt Lake City is the head of the Mormon church and is a huge metro area that is home to almost 3 million people and many major corporations.

Answer 3

Yes! So successful, in fact, that they established hundreds of settlements that are still thriving today and have now expanded their membership to over 13 million.