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Of the thousand of people who went east on the Mormon trail most were?
Most of the travelers on the Mormon Trail were Mormon converts from the eastern United States and Europe.
What areas did the Americans and Mormons pass through to get in the west?
Google "Mormon Trail" for specific routes taken by various companies of travelers.
Who did the goals of travelers on the Oregon and Mormon trails differ how were they similar?
Those on the Mormon trail were seeking religious freedom, those on the Oregon trail were not traveling for religious reasons. Both were moving west for a chance at a new life, but what that 'new life' would involve was different.
What major role did the Mormons play on the Oregon trail?
The Mormon Trail and the Oregon trail followed the same route through much of the Midwest, until the Mormon Trail split off into Utah through Wyoming. No doubt the two groups exchanged help and supplies. It's also likely that some Oregon Trail travelers may have taken a detour through Mormon settlements in Utah to rest, wait out winter weather, or gather supplies.
What year did the Mormon Trail start?
The Mormon Trail began in 1847.
What are facts about the Mormon Trail?
it was led by Brigham Young, president and prophet of the Mormon church at that time. the Mormons had to leave Missouri because people were telling lies about them to the government and the government forced them to leave. Also people were just plain being incredably rude and persicuting them like tar and feathering their leaders. very, very, bad.*The Mormon Trail was mostly used between 1846 and 1870.*In 1869 the railroad reached Utah and greatly lessened the number of people on the trail.*The Mormon trail was over 1,300 miles long.*Over 70,000 Mormon Pioneers traveled the trail between 1846 and 1869.*The Mormons usually traveled on the other side of the river from the Oregon Trail travelers to avoid conflicts.*Mormon Pioneers rarely traveled on Sunday and were known for traveling quicker than Oregon Trail wagon trains.*Mormon Pioneers planted small crops along the trail in order to supply food for later travelers.*Many Mormon Pioneers were too poor to afford a team and wagon, so they pulled their belongings themselves on small handcarts.
When was Mormon Trail created?
Mormon Trail was created on 1978-11-10.
What year was the Mormon trail start?
The Mormon Trail started in February 1846.
Who were the travelers on the Mormon trail?
Tens of thousands of people traveled on the Mormon trail between 1845 and 1870 (when the train became the more common mode of transportation). Most of these were converts to Mormonism who desired or were encouraged to join with the main body of the church in Utah. Obviously they can't all be listed here. The History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a list of Mormon immigrants who traveled on the Mormon trail, click here to see it.
How is the Mormon trail and the first admement related?
The first amendment guarantees freedom of religion. However, the Mormons were persecuted for their religion everywhere they tried to settle and used the Mormon trail to flee the United States in an attempt to find a place where they could practice their religion in peace.
What carried the Mormon trails supplies?
Supplies on the Mormon trail were carried by wagon, handcart, or pack animals. Supplies could also be obtained at trading posts and forts along the way or by making trades with fellow travelers.
Which trail did Mormons travel on?
The Mormon Trail.
