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"Mormons" are not a state, they are a religion. The Mormons have never been granted statehood, and doing so now would be near impossible as Mormons are scattered all over the globe and come from many different nations.The Mormons did once apply for statehood with the state of Deseret, a large area that covered much of what is now Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. This was not granted by the federal government, who instead drew the state borders we have today.
Mormons are credited with postponing Utah's statehood with their practice of polygamy. Mormons abandoned polygamy in 1890, and Utah was finally granted statehood in 1896.
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How long did it take the Mormons to go west?
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Who was president that gave statehood to Mormons?
The "Mormons" were never given a state or made a state. The Mormons suggested a state called Deseret, but it was denied and was never made a state. The state of Utah became a state in 1896 during the administration of Grover Cleveland. The boundaries were drawn by the federal government and the name was chosen by the government as well. The population of the state was mostly Mormon, but there was a sizeable population of other religious groups as well. So, Grover Cleveland gave statehood to Utah, not to Mormons. Most Mormons at the time lived within Utah, but they did not choose the boundaries or the name.
What was the Mormons part in Utah history?
Utah has a remarkable history. Probably the most important event in the history of Utah is the settling of the area by Mormons who moved to escape religious persecution.
What does after statehood mean?
After statehood means after the certain state got granted it's statehood and getting it's statehood means being granted the official privilege of being a state in the United states... srry 4 the long answer... hope it help somewhat!!! =D
How long did it take for Colorado to become a state?
Settlement began in 1861 wth the Pikes Peak gold rush and hope for early statehood ended when Andrew Johnson vetoed the Statehood legislation in 1865. It took until 1 August 1876 for the legiislation to pass.
What are five key events that led to the statehood?
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What steps did californians take to apply for statehood?
the union as a state permitted slavery.
What steps did Californians take to apply to statehood?
the union as a state permitted slavery.
What steps did Californians take to apply for statehood When was California admitted?
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Why did the Mormons resist the Utah Territory becoming a state?
Mormons saw both pros and cons for Utah Territory becoming a recognized state. They were not happy with the extra government control that would come from being a state - Mormons had established Utah's government, political system, legal system, laws, and education system, but much of this would have to be changed or done away with if they were granted statehood. However, Mormons in Utah also wanted to have a say in national politics, vote for president, have representatives in congress, etc. Some Mormons resisted Utah territory becoming a state, but most actually supported the idea. After all, Mormons had been trying to be accepted as a state for decades with their proposed state of Deseret.
What happened to the Anasazi as Colorado became a state?
The Anasazi were long gone by the time of statehood .
How long did the wagon train era last for the Mormons?
Mormons travelled the Mormon trail to Utah in wagon trains from 1845 to 1869. In 1869 the transcontinental railroad was completed and many Mormons going to Utah began taking the train.
