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How did the US gain control of Utah territory?
The US gained control of the Utah Territory based on the treaty with Mexico that ended the Mexican War
How did the US gain Utah as a state?
Utah became a territory in 1850 folloewing the Mexican-American War
What was the border of the US after 1850?
After the Compromise of 1850 the United States acquired both the New Mexico Territory and Utah Territory as parts of its territory. The Mexico and the US border was also agreed on the south.
What frontier territory did brighanm young bring the Mormons?
Brigham Young brought the Mormon people to what was at the time the Alta California Territory of Mexico. However shortly after their arrival the land became part of the United States due to the Mexican-American War. It remained part of an unorganized territory of the United States for a year until the Mormons suggested the State of Deseret, which encompassed the all of the modern-day state of Utah, as well as portions of Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona, Oregon, New Mexico, and California. The next year their petition was declined and the US Government created what was called "Utah Territory" - which included all of modern Utah, most of Nevada, and sections of Wyoming and Colorado. Over time, the US government re-drew the boundaries of the Utah Territory until finalizing the borders and granting Utah statehood in 1898.
Who was the leader of the Mormon church that moved people out of the US and in to Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
What were the key events of the Mormon trail that brought the territory into the us?
The Mormon Trail was a transcontinental trail that lead from the eastern states to Utah. It did nothing in bringing Utah Territory into the United States, aside from enabling the population to grow large enough for the territory to become a state. In fact, the trail ended almost 30 years before Utah became a state!
Is there any safe place in the US where Utah will not extradite?
It depends entirely on the charge. If it is a serious crime, or if Utah simply wants you badly enough, you will be extradited from any state or territory.
Which conflict resulted in the US gaining territory in the West and Southwest including California Nevada and Utah?
Mexican-American War
What year did the us purchase the Louisiana territory?
In 1803.
What year was the Alaskan territory purchased by US?
In 1867.
What year did the us capture Okinawa in Pacific?
21 June, 1945
Which states has only four letters?
There are only three states with a four letter name: Iowa, Ohio and Utah. The US territory of Guam is also spelt with four letters, although, it is not a state.
