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The Mormons were persecuted for various reasons in the eastern United States. Their religious beliefs, while certainly Christian, were unorthodox. They also tended to congregate together and form their own large and prosperous settlements, which represented a political threat to many states. Because Mormons tended to vote similarly (though through no direct coercion from their leaders), many non-Mormons felt they would be outvoted in any election. This and other factors lead to widespread persecution, which eventually lead to their expulsion from Ohio, Missouri, and finally Illinois. General Boggs issued an extermination order that stated that Mormons were enemies of the state and should be driven from Illinois.
Joseph Smith, the first President and Prophet of the Church, had already made plans to move the Saints (or members of the Church) to the West and had even marked out the Salt Lake Valley as a possibility. He was martyred before any action could be taken, however.
Leadership then came to Brigham Young, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Acting under direction from God, he lead the Mormons in organized companies across the plains. At one point he had a dream of an angel, who was standing on a cone-shapped peak and pointing to a valley bellow. Later, when the first company reached the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young recognized the peak from his vision and climbed to the top. After looking into the Valley, he declared, "This is the place," meaning this is where God had directed him to bring the Mormons.
Some of the Saints felt that it was madness to settle in the valley. There was little water, a vast desert, and a great, salty lake. One explorer by the name of Jim Bridger said he would pay a thousand dollars for the first bushel of corn raised in the Salt Lake Valley because, he said, it could not be done.
Brigham Young replied, "This valley is the place God has appointed for His people. We have been kicked out of the frying-pan into the fire, out of the fire into the middle of the floor, and here we are and here we will stay. God has shown me that this is the spot to locate His people, and here is where they will prosper; He will temper the elements for the good of His Saints. He will rebuke the frost and the land shall become fruitful. Bretheren, go, now, and plant your seeds."
The valley did prosper under the hard work of the Saints, and soon became very fruitful indeed. The valley was useful for other reasons as well. It allowed the Saints to congregate without fear of persecution; they had no neighbors to make nervous, and the desert was so worthless that no one else would want it. They could all receive instruction from their prophet in a day and age when mass media communication was still not available. Its isolation proved ideal, and it lasted until the 1850s with the coming of the transcontinental railroad.
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Where did brigham young take his Mormon?
Brigham Young was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). He lead the majority of Church members away from persecution in Illinois to settle in Utah.
Where did Brigham young take his Mormon followers to practice their religion freely?
Salt Lake city of course...then all over Utah and surroundings
Who was Brigham Young and what did he do?
The President of the LDS church and the first Governor of Utah Territory.
How long did it take the Mormons to get statehood?
"Mormons" are not a state, they are a religion. The Mormons have never been granted statehood, and doing so now would be near impossible as Mormons are scattered all over the globe and come from many different nations.The Mormons did once apply for statehood with the state of Deseret, a large area that covered much of what is now Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. This was not granted by the federal government, who instead drew the state borders we have today. Mormons are credited with postponing Utah's statehood with their practice of polygamy. Mormons abandoned polygamy in 1890, and Utah was finally granted statehood in 1896.
Who was the leader of the contingent of Mormons that remained in the Midwest?
Upon the death of Joseph Smith, the majority of Mormons moved west with Brigham Young. Some of these stayed in the midwest for a few years gathering supplies and preparing for the trip, but they still considered themselves under the leadership of Brigham Young. However, some remained in the midwest permanently,not believing that Brigham Young was Joseph Smith's rightful successor. One of these groups, now known as the Community of Christ, stayed and appointed Sidney Rigdon and othersas their leaders until Joseph Smith's son was old enough to take over. Another, now known as the "Strangites", believed that James Strang was Joseph Smith'schosen successor. These groups still exist today and still remain unafilliated with the mainstream Mormon church.
When did the Mormons in Utah try to take over the US government?
Never. The Mormons moved to Utah and set up their own government for awhile, until the federal government took control, but the Mormons never tried to take over the US government. That would have been so impossible that the thought probably never came up. A group of 50-60 thousand (including children) living 2,000 miles from Washington D.C. at that time would never dream of such an undertaking.
Why did Utah attract the lds Mormon settlers?
Because members of the LDS Church back then were persecuted so much for their religious beliefs that they just wanted to cause as little trouble as possible. There is also a scripture in Isaiah in the Bible that is prophesy. In Isaiah 2:2 it reads, "And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it." When Utah was first purposed to be a state, it was going to be called the State of Deseret. 'Deseret' means honeybee in Hebrew. So the state has been purposed to congress several times. When Utah finally became Utah, a congressman named the state Utah because he thought he was mocking the Mormons that lived there by giving the state a Native American name. Utah in the language of the Ute Indians means "The top of the Mountain." What the congressman was really doing was fulfilling prophecy that is given in the Bible. But before all the above happened, a revelation given to Brigham Young (the Prophet of the LDS Church after Joseph Smith) by Jesus Christ Himself told Brigham to go and settle in the West. Which is why so many people traveled in handcarts and wagons is because they knew that the revelation given to Brigham was what God wanted them to do.
Why did brigham young want a large number of people to help build the kingdom?
because it would take less time and be less work.
What are the religious rules for the Mormons of Utah?
About 15% of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) live in Utah (2 million Mormons in Utah and 15 million Mormons total). All Mormons, regardless of where they live, believe in the same religious commandments and moral guidelines. Mormons follow the Ten Commandments found in the Old Testament: worship God only, no lying, no adultry (sex outside of marriage), no murder, no stealing, no coveting, honoring parents, keep Sabbath day, do not take Lord's name in vain. They also follow the "Word of Wisdom" which is a health code prohibiting the consumption of alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, and illegal drugs. Mormons also follow guidelines which outline appropriate dress, dating relationships, and other moral standards.
Why were brigham young and Joseph smith persecuted?
Smith and Young were persecuted for being the leaders of an unpopular faith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was founded in 1830 with Joseph Smith as the president and prophet of the church. The church and all its members were persecuted from the start because of the doctrine. The LDS church teaches that revelation is ongoing and God has chosen a prophet in modern times to lead his people by direct revelation. This was the most controversial doctrine at the time that Joseph Smith was murdered by a mob. Latter Day Saints believe that Brigham Young was called by God to take Smith's position as prophet and president of the church. He lead the saints west to Utah where they would be alone. Brigham Young was persecuted in his own right more specifically because of polygamy (the practice of marrying more than one woman.)
What are the release dates for Take a Seat Sharing a Ride Across America - 2011 Young Carlos Goes to Utah 1-2?
Take a Seat Sharing a Ride Across America - 2011 Young Carlos Goes to Utah 1-2 was released on: USA: 4 April 2011
Who was the mormon leader who brought his followers to the shores of the Great Salt Lake in 1847?
You're thinking of Brigham Young... but in reality, Brigham Young was not named the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) until after they arrived in Utah. Joseph Smith had told Church members that they would have to move to the Rocky Mountains, and after he was murdered it was decided that was what they should do. Brigham Young, one of the Twelve Apostles at the time, had received a vision of the Salt Lake Valley, and so he was put in the first group. When they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, he declared that it was the right place and sent for the other groups of pioneers. Mormon Pioneer groups traveled the plains to Utah for the next 20 years, after which they were able to take the train. Also, they certainly did not go to the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Salt Lake City is about 25 miles from the nearest 'shore', which is surrounded by a large marshland and smells so bad that people still don't live any closer to it.
