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A combination of things underlay the conflict between the US Government and the Mormons called the Utah War.
Utah was a US territory. The Mormons were creating a theocratic (religious) government. There was conflict between Mormon leaders and a few of the men sent by the US to be administrators in Utah. This conflict was with men who were hostile to Mormonism. In particular the Mormon religious doctrine promoting polygamy (taking multiple wives) was considered by much of the US as gross immorality. Because of strife over slavery at the time, there were rumblings of rebellion in other territories. Some say it was because of this spreading unrest in the territories that then President James Buchanan appointed a governor in the place of Brigham Young and sent troops to Utah. Others say Buchanan was using the general prejudice against Mormons to direct attention away from the the growing strife between North and South and the growing movement for secession in the South and thus unite the States.
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What historical events led to hostilities between the U.S. and the Mormons?
The short-lived war between the US and the Mormons occurred when the US government sent a non-Mormon, unelected appointee to the territory inhabited by the Mormons and announced without discussion that this individual would be the governor. The Mormons refused to accept the imposition of an unelected and unsympathetic government. The US sent the Army to impose the government's will. The Mormons prepared to fight back, and Army arrived, negotiations resolved the conflict, and no hostilities actually took place.
What was the conflict between Mormons and Christians?
Mormons are Christians.
Do Mormons believe in conflict?
No. They believe in peace.
What was the reason of Utah war?
Mormons and religious issues running up against the US government.
What did the Mormons argue about with the US government?
We did not argue, but tried to make peace, there were many people who wanted to drive us out of where we lived.
Is the US government run by a Mormon theology?
No, definitely not. First of all, there are not nearly enough Mormons involved in the national government to make any major impact. Second, many Mormons would say that the US government today is quite liberal for their taste and worry about the government ignoring the constitution (which Mormons believe was inspired by God), accepting unbiblical moral values (such as cohabitation and homosexuality), and inhibiting the freedom of religion. Many Mormons are also concerned that the current government policies encourage slothfulness, immorality, envy, and greed which corrupt individuals and destroy families. Of course, this is just a generalization, and there are many Mormons who agree with the current government leaders and their policies.
Why did the Mormons come into conflict with the US government?
When the Mormons faced persecution from local governments in the mid-1800's, they sought protection from the federal government. When the US government would not help, the Mormons saw no choice but to leave the United States for what was at the time a remote corner of Mexico.The Mormons felt betrayed by their country and began to establish their own colony only to have the territory become a part of the United States a few years later as a result of the Mexican-American war. President James Buchannan felt that the Mormons were committing treason and might be hostile against the United States, so he sent the army to quell the "rebellion". The Mormons felt threatened by the military presence and fought against it in a mostly nonviolent way, such as stalling their supply trains.In coming years the US government would install their own appointed leaders to take over Utah territory, although the Mormons had already established their own government. The US government then passed laws against Mormon religious practices, denied Mormons rights to vote, took away Mormons ability to hold political office, and took away property owned by the Mormon church.Today, Mormons have had their constitutional rights to vote and hold political office restored. They are known for drawing on their history in working to protect the free practice of religion and preservation of rights for all faiths. In recent years this has meant providing and advocating support for refugees and campaigning against equal rights laws that inhibit free exercise of religion.
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.
Who was most responsible for the conflict between Native Americans and The US government?
The United States Government.
In the late 1790s a conflict between the US government and the french government took place through the tensions associated with this conflict did not result in an official war the us government took?
The government built up the U.S. military by creating the Navy Department and strengthening the army.
Who are the Navajo's enemies?
Traditionally, Pueblos, Utes, some Apaches. Then Spanish, Mexicans, Mormons, US Government. Today, no one.
Why Were Mormons outlawed in America?
The Mormons were never outlawed in America. They were kicked out of several states and the federal government refused to help them. After moving to Utah the government was suspicious so they sent an army regiment to keep an eye on them. Later, the government seized all their property until they promised to stop practicing polygamy. Now, the Mormons and the government have a much better relationship and every US president for at least half a century has met with Mormon leaders.
