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Because nobody else wanted to live there, and it was rumored to be uninhabitable. The Mormons wanted somewhere where they could live and practice their religion in peace without anyone coming to bother them. They thought they could do this in Utah because nobody else wanted to go there.
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∙ 13y agoThe early Mormons and their beliefs were, at first, not well received in the places where they practiced their beliefs.
Modern Mormonism was founded by Joseph Smith in New York in the 1820's. He quickly gained a following. Smith envisioned a "City of Zion" to the West in which Mormons could settle. They attempted to establish themselves in Missouri, but were thrown out by the Missouri government.
From this, the Mormons founded Nauvoo, Illinois, and made Nauvoo the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. However, the Mormons in Nauvoo did not have good relations with surrounding non-Mormon communities. Illinois police arrested Smith for treason. Smith was killed in prison when an angry mob stormed the compound.
Brigham Young succeeded Smith as leader of the LDS church, and they planned to leave Nauvoo in the Spring of 1846. However, Illinois authorities threw them out even earlier, during winter. Under Young's leadership, the Mormons traveled west, until reaching Utah. Upon reaching Utah, Brigham Young was quoted to have said "It is enough. This is the right place."
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∙ 8y agoMormons had been kicked out of their homes in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois through mob violence and government order. The federal government said that they could do nothing to protect them, so Mormons sought to leave the United States in order to find a place where they could practice their religion in peace. They moved to the Great Salt Lake Valley in what was then part of Mexico, with the first groups arriving in 1847. Only a few years later the area became a part of the United States as a consequence of the Mexican-American war.
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∙ 16y agoThey sought a remote location away from their persecutors.
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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 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 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
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
Where did the Mormons go in 1847?
In 1847, a large group of Mormon Pioneers travelled from their winter quarters in Nebraska to Salt Lake City Utah. Please note this was not ALL the Mormons, but the majority of the leadership and a large group of those living in the United States at the time.
Who led thousands of Mormons to the Utah territory in 1847?
Brigham Young lead the first group of Mormon Pioneers to Utah Territory (which was then Mexico) in 1847.
