The Mormons originally had no desire to form their own religious community, but because of persecution began to seek to find a place where they could worship in peace away from outsiders.
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
The Mormons, followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, traveled west to Utah in the mid-19th century to escape religious persecution and establish a new homeland. Led by Brigham Young, they sought a place where they could freely practice their beliefs and build a close-knit community.
Brigham Young
Segregation did not effectively preserve peace between Mormons and other Missourians. It led to further tensions and conflicts, ultimately resulting in violent persecutions and the expulsion of the Mormon community from the state.
The Mormons became the first white settlers in the U.S. to establish a significant permanent settlement in the Great Basin region, particularly in what is now Utah, after their migration westward in the 1840s. Led by Brigham Young, they sought refuge from religious persecution and established Salt Lake City in 1847. Their settlement marked the beginning of a thriving community that contributed to the region's development and agricultural expansion.
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Brigham Young
Brigham Young was the leader who led Mormons on a trek to Salt Lake.
Brigham Young. The 2nd president of the church.
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Mormons believe that the church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth by Jesus Christ himself and that the church is led by Jesus Christ through living prophets and apostles. Mormons believe in the bible but the church is directed by revelation from God. Mormons believe that they can know the truth of this and be personally led by their own personal revelation.
Brigham Young did not start any religions. He was the second leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) which was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. He led the Mormons from Illinois to Utah after Joseph Smith was murdered.