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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.
Name the religious group started by Brigham Young and who made their home in Utah?
Brigham Young did not start any religions. He was the second leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) which was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. He led the Mormons from Illinois to Utah after Joseph Smith was murdered.
Why did Brigham Young lead the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young became president of the Mormon church when Joseph Smith died. The Mormons needed a safe place to practice their religion. The Mormons had been kicked out of every other place they had tried to settle. At the time, Utah was a part of Mexico, and they wanted to escape the United States government. Also, before Joseph Smith died he told Brigham that the Saints would eventually have to move west to the Rocky Mountains. Because every where else that Mormons tried to settle were chased out and abused. So the Mormons went west to seek a place where they could practice their religion without being provoked.
Why did Brigham Young lead the Mormons the Utah?
Brigham Young became president of the Mormon church when Joseph Smith died. The Mormons needed a safe place to practice their religion. The Mormons had been kicked out of every other place they had tried to settle. At the time, Utah was a part of Mexico, and they wanted to escape the United States government. Also, before Joseph Smith died he told Brigham that the Saints would eventually have to move west to the Rocky Mountains. Because every where else that Mormons tried to settle were chased out and abused. So the Mormons went west to seek a place where they could practice their religion without being provoked.
What were the different places the Mormons all moved when Joseph smith was the prophet?
Church headquarters moved from Palmyra New York to Kirtland Ohio to Independence Missouri to Nauvoo Illinois while Joseph Smith was alive. After he was killed, Church headquarters moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.
What important people are in Utah's history?
Joseph Smith
Who found the church an who lead the Mormons to Utah?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that Joseph Smith founded their church under the direction of Jesus Christ. After Joseph Smith was murdered, the bulk of his followers moved west to what is now Utah under the direction of Brigham Young. Brigham Young was officially ordained as Joseph's successor as President of the Church in December 1847.
Who are the two Centers of Utah?
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
Who and how was Utah discovered?
Joseph smith discovered it in the 1700's
What are the release dates for Utah's White Palace The Legacy of Hotel Utah and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building - 2011 TV?
Utah's White Palace The Legacy of Hotel Utah and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building - 2011 TV was released on: USA: 21 November 2011
Where did Brigham young move to Mormons to?
After the murder of Joseph Smith in 1844, the majority of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") followed Brigham Young westward in search of peace and freedom. They arrived in the Great Basin area of Mexico in 1847, which was soon annexed into the United States and eventualy became the state of Utah in 1896. Today, about 10% of the world's 15 million Mormons live in Utah.
What did Joseph Smith do?
Joseph Smith helped the Mormons by creating them! Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) believe that Jesus Christ restored the true New Testament Christian Church through Joseph Smith. Without Joseph Smith, there would have never been a such thing as Mormons. You can learn more about Joseph Smith and how he founded the church at the "Related Links" below.
