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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.

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Mormons were the first white settlers in the area. They founded most of the cities in the state and fought many years for statehood.

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Where did Mormons settle in the west?

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