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The area settled or founded by Mormons covered all of present day Utah with parts of Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and California. The Mormons proposed that this area be called Deseret Territory.
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What war almost broke out between the Mormons?
The Mormon War of 1858 was not between the Mormons, but between the Mormons (living in the territory of Deseret), and the US Army, sent to bring the Mormons into subjugation over their refusal to recognize the authority of an abusive, unelected, federally-appointed governor.
What religious leader led the Mormons to Utah after the murder of Joseph Smith?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
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.
Why did the Mormons resist the Utah Territory becoming a state?
Mormons saw both pros and cons for Utah Territory becoming a recognized state. They were not happy with the extra government control that would come from being a state - Mormons had established Utah's government, political system, legal system, laws, and education system, but much of this would have to be changed or done away with if they were granted statehood. However, Mormons in Utah also wanted to have a say in national politics, vote for president, have representatives in congress, etc. Some Mormons resisted Utah territory becoming a state, but most actually supported the idea. After all, Mormons had been trying to be accepted as a state for decades with their proposed state of Deseret.
What did the Mormons want to call Utah?
The Mormons had intended on settling an area much larger than modern-day Utah and naming it Deseret. However, the federal government didn't want the Mormons having such a large territory, so they cut it down and renamed it Utah.
What religious group came to Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
What group faced discrimination in many areas before settling in Salt Lake City in Utah territory?
Mormons.
Why did the Mormons move to the west to settle with Utah?
The Mormons were searching for a place where they could practice their religion in peace and found that place in Utah.
What religious group settle in Utah?
The Latter Day Saints or Mormons.I really think it was Mormons. I am doing a assiment for my schoool and that fits into what i need.it could be either but that's just my oppinionIn 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
How did the search for religious freedom lead to the settlement of Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
What city was found by the Mormons in the year or 1847?
Salt Lake City, Utah
What is most of the land in Mormon territory?
There is no such thing as "Mormon territory". Mormons live all around the world. There was a brief time in the mid 1800's when the Mormons sought to establish their own state, which would have been called Deseret. It covered all of modern day Utah and parts of Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.
