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It was important for the Mormons to be able to produce all they needed to live in Utah?
Yes. The Mormons had to be able to produce nearly all that they needed to live in order to survive in Utah. The nearest trading post was hundreds of miles away, shipping was extremely expensive since there was no railroad, and there was very little traffic going through the area. The only other people living there were Native Americans, who lived entirely off the land.
Why did Mormons go to Illonis?
The Mormons moved to Illinois in the 1840's seeking religious freedom. They weren't able to fiond it in Illinois and left the state for Utah.
Is E. coli able to survive in anaerobic conditions?
Yes, E. coli is able to survive in anaerobic conditions, meaning it can live without oxygen.
How were the mormons able to make a home in the desert?
Most Mormons would answer that they were only able to survive because they were protected and guided by God. It was thought that the land was unsuitable for permanent settlement because the land was infertile and prone to extreme weather conditions, but the Mormon Pioneers made it a thriving habitable area by working together with thrift, ingenuity, diligence, and determination. They came up with ways to build buildings using very little wood or nails and dug irrigation ditches from mountain streams to water their crops. They also found which areas were good for producing different things and worked together to produce and trade goods with each other (for example, cotton and fruit grew well in southern Utah, central Utah was good for ranching and mining, northern Utah was more suitable for farming and dairies).
Where did the Mormons prosper?
The Mormon Pioneers finally found a place where they could live in peace in what is now Utah. Here they were able to grow and thrive. Now they have spread throughout the whole world and a prospering nearly everywhere.
What are properties of lichens?
Lichens grow extremely slowly. Lichens are able to survive extreme conditions.
Who were the Mormons and why did many of them migrate to the western US?
"Mormons" are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church was originally founded in New York, USA in 1830, but moved several times due to severe persecution. In the east, Mormons were often beaten, raped, robbed, had their homes burned, or were even killed. Eventually the Mormons settled in Utah in 1847. Here, they were finally able to practice their religion in relative peace. Until about 1910, Mormon converts were encouraged to travel to Utah and settle in the western US. This was done for several reasons. First, it would benefit the individual to be near others of the same religious faith, rather than practicing the religion on their own in a farway land. Second, long distance communication then was difficult and unreliable, so it would be hard to keep Church members unified if they were spread around the world. Third, the Church needed people to strengthen and support the main body. Fourth, they believed that God had called them to live close together and live in a relatively communal way. After World War I, however, converts were encouraged to stay in their hometowns/countries rather than emigrate to Utah. The Utah church was strong enough at this point, and thought it best that new converts build up the worldwide church rather than crowd to the church in Utah. Today, there are over 14 million Mormons all over the world, about 40% of Mormons live in America and about 10% of Mormons live in Utah. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about what Mormons are like today.
Do starfish need sunlight to survive?
No, starfish do not need sunlight to survive. They are able to survive in a range of light conditions, as they primarily rely on capturing prey for food and obtain oxygen through their tube feet.
Can cherry trees survive winter?
Yes, cherry trees can survive winter as they are able to go dormant during the cold months, which helps protect them from harsh weather conditions.
How did the Mormons make the land in Utah useful for farming?
The Mormon pioneers made farming possible in Utah by digging irrigation ditches leading water from mountain streams to the valley farmlands below. Many of these ditches are still in existence and are a common sight along the side of the road in smaller Utah towns.
Did the Mormons have to pay for Utah?
No. When the Mormons first arrived in 1847, Utah was a part of Mexico, however only a year later Utah became a part of the United States as part of the Mexican American War. The United States actually encouraged people to move west so that they could cover and defend their vast land area. Utah was considered "uninhabitable" by many, but the US government didn't mind the Mormons attempting to settle the land - it meant there was an American presence in a place that their otherwise wouldn't be. In 1887-1890, the United States government siezed all properties owned by the Mormon Church valued over $50,000. However,most of the land in Utah was owned by individuals and not the Church itself. The Church did not have to buy back their land, it was given back when they agreed to certain legal requirements imposed upon them by the government. The Mormons and the Mormon church were able to aquire the land from the government for free, which was common practice for all western settlers at the time, but they did and do have to pay property taxes on the value of the land, based on the government's appraisal. Once Utah became an official territory and state of the United States, the land came under government control, and the government had the right to sell or give away the land as they pleased. Additionally, the Mormons never owned nor sought to own Utah as a political entity (i.e. buying ownership of Utah, its assets, and it's government so as to declare it independent of the United States), only to own, develop, and live on the land in the region.
Which was Brigham Young's most important contribution to the mormons?
Mormons believe his most important contribution was as a prophet of God and second president of the restored Church. Historians and scholars believe his most important contribution was leading the church to establish a new stronghold in the nearly uninhabited mountain west, and directing the economic affairs of the newly settled church in such a way that they were able to survive and thrive in the harsh conditions they found there. By the way, "Mormons" is an inaccurate nickname for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who prefer to describe themselves either as LDS or as Latter-day Saints.
