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Brigham Young and the majority of the Mormon people moved to what is now Utah because of the extreme persecution and violence against them in Illinois and other eastern states (mostly Missouri and Ohio.) Because of the violence, the government of Illinois asked the Mormon people to leave in order to have peace and order return to their state.
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∙ 9y agoBrigham Young lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) to Utah in search of religious freedom. They had been persecuted in New York, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and other states, and the US government refused to help them, so they sought to move to what was then Mexico, where the prophet Joseph Smith had prophesied they would "find peace in the Rocky Mountains". Shortly after the Mormons arrived, the area became a part of the United States due to the Mexican-American war.
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Who lead Mormon?
Brigham Young lead them after Smith's death to Utah.
Who was the leader of the Mormon church that moved people out of the US and in to Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Who were the Mormoms led to Utah by?
The first group of Mormon Pioneers were lead to Utah by Brigham Young.
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.
What Mormon church leader who succeeded smith and led them to Utah?
Brigham Young.
Is Jim McMahon Mormon?
No, although he played for Brigham Young University, a LDS/Mormon college in Utah.
Who populated Utah?
Brigham Young brought many Mormon followers to Utah in 1847 to settle in the "new" land.
Who led the Mormon church in Utah?
Brigham Young led the first group of Mormon pioneers to Utah, and over the next 30 years was the leader of the church while hundreds more pioneers travelled to Utah. Since Brigham Young died in 1877, there have been many leaders of the Mormon church. While each of these leaders have lived in Utah, they lead the entire worldwide church, not just members in Utah.
What Mormon led his followers in 1846 from Nauvoo Illinois to Salt Lake City Utah?
Their prophet Brigham Young.
Was Brigham Young the first governor of Utah?
Yes, Brigham Young was the first governor of Utah.
What would a letter look like if a Mormon wrote to Brigham Young?
Brigham Young was a Morman leader. Some called him the American Moses or Lion of the Lord. So this letter probably praised Brigham Young and perhaps asked questions on how to join him in Utah.
Which state did Brigham Young love?
Brigham Young loved Utah.
