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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) faced extreme persecution throughout the east coast and Midwest. The controversy, persecution, and violence that seemed to follow them everywhere led to government officials forcing them out of Missouri and Illinois. In search of a place where they could practice their religion in peace, Mormons eventually decided it would be best to leave the United States (at the time most of the west was Mexico) and live in an area where others didn't want to be (some explorers and fur trappers had declared the place uninhabitable).
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In 1847 why did Mormons emigrate to the area betwen the rocky mountains and the great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
In 1847 why Mormons emigrate to the area between the Rocky Mountains and the Great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
In 1847 why did mormons emigrate to the area between the rocky mountains and the great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
In 1847 why did Mormon's emigrate to the area between the rocky Mountain and the Great Salt Lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
When Mormons moved to Utah?
July 24th 1847
Where did the Mormons move in 1847?
The majority of Mormons moved to Utah in 1847 after being kicked out of Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
When did Mormons settle at the Great Salt Lake?
The first Mormons arrived to settle in the Great Salt Lake on July 24, 1847.
1847who was the leader of the Mormons?
brigham young was the leader of the Mormon church in 1847
What city was found by the Mormons in the year or 1847?
Salt Lake City, Utah
How did the Mormons move west?
The Mormons traveled west in wagons, with handcarts and later by train.
A potato famine in Ireland caused millions to die or emigrate in which year?
the Famine was from 1845 to 1850 - the worst year was 1847
What is the signifigence of the Mormons moving west?
The signifigence of the Mormons moving west was for them to escape religious percsecution
