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How was the Mormons view of westward movement different from that of other pioneers?
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) moved west in search of religious freedom, while most other pioneers moved west in search of wealth or job opportunities.
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What are the similarities between California gold rush Mormons move to Utah pioneers going to Oregon?
The California Gold Rush, Mormon Pioneers, and Oregon Trail were three major movements in the Westward Expansion. They all involved large groups of people traveling to the west in search of a better life.
Would you Name all the landmarks pioneers?
it is mormons trail
What has the author Margaret Blair Young written?
Margaret Blair Young has written: 'Love chains' 'Bound for Canaan' -- subject(s): Fiction, Mormons, African American Mormons, African American pioneers 'The last mile of the way' -- subject(s): Fiction, Mormons, African American Mormons, African American pioneers
How far did the Mormons and Homesteaders face the same problems once they had settled in the west?
Both Mormons and homesteaders faced the problem of living far from 'civilized' society. Getting supplies from the east was difficult, so most were forced to live entirely off the land.
How did the Mormon Pioneer Trail get its name?
Seriously???? It was a trail, and Mormons traveled on it, and they were pioneers.
Who are the people that traveled westward on the Oregon trail to escape persecution in the east?
mormons I believe..
Mormons?
Group that migrated westward along the Oregon Trail who wanted to escape persecution
What were the winter quarters for the Mormons?
the winter quarter was what is know Nebraska it was a resting camp for the Mormon pioneers.
What are Mormons remembered for?
Many people remember Mormons for the pioneer trek in the mid-1800's. This has caused some misconceptions of people thinking that Mormons are similar to the Amish, but modern Mormons do not dress like pioneers or travel in horse-drawn wagons.
What has the author Hosea Stout written?
Hosea Stout has written: 'On the Mormon frontier' -- subject(s): Sources, History, Diaries, Mormon Church, Legislators, Mormon pioneers, Mormons and Mormonism, Mormons, Autograph 'The autobiography of Hosea Stout' -- subject(s): History, Biography, Mormon Church, Mormons, Legislators, Frontier and pioneer life, Mormon pioneers
When did the Mormons cross the Mississippi river?
Most Mormon pioneers crossed the Mississippi River in early 1846.
What was the main route that the mormons took to Utah called?
The Mormon pioneers took the Mormon Pioneer Trail to Utah.
