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The proposed State of Deseret covered Utah, Idaho, California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.

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Q: What current states were wholly or partially included in the proposed state of 'Deseret' when the Mormons first applied for statehood?
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What state was brigham young proposed to in 1850 in the US?

The original state proposed was called Deseret. It covered a much larger area than the modern state of Utah.


Why was Deseret able to flourish?

The proposed state of Deseret was able to flourish because they were organized, industrious, and had the resources and population to maintain the vast area. The proposed state was later broken up and made into many states, each of which still flourishes in the present-day United States.


Founded by the mormons which city was originally called deseret?

'Deseret' is what the original Mormon Pioneers named the area around what is now called "Utah". The federal government changed the name to Utah when they applied to become a state. It was not a city. The capital city of Deseret was Great Salt Lake City, which is now called Salt Lake City.


How did US get Utah?

In 1844 following the assignation of the Latter Day Saint prophet over 11,000 Mormons made the trek to the unincorporated land we know as Utah today to avoid persecution in Illinois. The Mormons named the land Deseret and were annexed into the Union from Mexico as the Utah Territory in 1850 as a result of the Mexican-American War. Utah was not granted statehood until 1896 as a result of the LDS practice of polygamy (having multiple wives) the U.S. government would not admit Utah until the practice was stopped.


What were Brigham Young's weaknesses?

I would say that Brigham Young's biggest weakness was that he was a tad overzealous at times. He was a great leader, but sometimes took his authority to the extreme. Most of the 'extreme' things that he asked his people to do were rarely obeyed, such as avoiding loud laughter at the theatre and wearing the 'Deseret Costume'.

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What was the large region Mormon leaders proposed for statehood?

Mormon leaders suggested a state named Deseret that would cut into large portions of all the states that surround Utah.


What did the brigham young want to call Utah?

Brigham Young proposed a state called "Deseret", which included all of Utah and parts of Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. He often refered to the area as Deseret or Zion.


For which state is Deseret associated with?

The state of Deseret is associated with Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1849, Mormons proposed the state of Deseret but, it was never officially recognized by the U.S. government.


When did the state of deseret begin?

Deseret was a US territory, and it began to be settled July 24, 1847. As the states within the territory (Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and parts of other present-day states) obtained statehood, the name Deseret ceased to be officially recognized.


What is deseret finally?

The word 'Deseret' is defined by the Book of Mormon as honeybee. (See Ether 2:3) Deseret was the name of a territory or state proposed by the Mormon pioneers, which covered parts of modern day Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California. In pioneer times, the word Deseret was almost used synonymously with the word Zion - it was the home of the Saints. Deseret was also used to name things of Mormon origin, such as the Deseret Alphabet or the Deseret News. Today, Deseret is still used in the names of companies or organizations affiliated with the Mormon Church, including Deseret Book, Deseret Industries, Deseret News, and Deseret Transportation.


What was the name the Mormons gave to present day Utah?

The Mormons called the area Deseret. They proposed the State of Deseret, which actually covered much of Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Arizona as well.


What state was brigham young proposed to in 1850 in the US?

The original state proposed was called Deseret. It covered a much larger area than the modern state of Utah.


Which Mormon city was called deseret?

"Deseret" was not the name of a city but of an entire region in the Intermountain West and a proposed US Territory. It encompassed areas in what is today Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, and California.


Where in the US is the State of Deseret?

There is no state of Deseret. The state was proposed in 1849, and provisional for about two years, but never recognized by the United States. The proposed state encompassed almost all of Nevada and Utah, more than half of Arizona, and parts of California, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and New Mexico.


What state did the Mormon pioneers name Deseret which is Mormon for honey bee?

The state of Deseret, proposed by Mormon pioneers, covered much the area that is now Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona. "Mormon" is not a language, so deseret is not 'Mormon' for honeybee. Deseret is one of the few non-English words found in the Book of Mormon, where it is defined as honeybee.


Why was Deseret able to flourish?

The proposed state of Deseret was able to flourish because they were organized, industrious, and had the resources and population to maintain the vast area. The proposed state was later broken up and made into many states, each of which still flourishes in the present-day United States.


What is Deseret Book's population?

Deseret Book's population is 900.