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In an attempt to escape religious persecution, Mormon pioneers established many cities across the western United States. Nearly every city in Utah and many cities in southern Idaho and northern Arizona were settled by Mormon pioneers. They also settled cities in Nevada, California, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mexico, and Canada.
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Who are the people that traveled westward on the Oregon trail to escape persecution in the east?
mormons I believe..
Why did Utah become the center of mormonism?
Because that is where Mormons went in order to escape persecution.
Mormons?
Group that migrated westward along the Oregon Trail who wanted to escape persecution
A religious group that formed in the mid-1800's that had to move away to escape persecution was the?
Mormons
What was the religious group that settled Utah in the 1840s in an attempt to escape persecution?
Mormons(Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints).
What was the Mormons main reason to move west?
After the Book of Mormon was found, people became angry. They martyred the Prophet Joseph Smith. Afterwards, persecution for the Mormons became worse, and they decided to move to Utah for a place to live without persecution.
What was the basic purpose of the Mormon migration westward?
The Mormons travelled west to escape religious persecution. They were looking for a place where they could practice their religion in peace.
Which religious group traveled west to escape religious persecution?
The Mormons, followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, traveled west to Utah in the mid-19th century to escape religious persecution and establish a new homeland. Led by Brigham Young, they sought a place where they could freely practice their beliefs and build a close-knit community.
What are three reasons why people migrate?
People migrate for better job opportunities, to escape persecution or conflict in their home country, and to reunite with family members who have already migrated.
Why do people migrate to America today?
People migrate to the US for a better life. Most flocked to the US to escape persecution and poverty. The US has always been a haven for people desperate for a better life.
Why did the puritans come to the colonies?
To escape religious persecution. To escape religious persecution.
What was the Mormons part in Utah history?
Utah has a remarkable history. Probably the most important event in the history of Utah is the settling of the area by Mormons who moved to escape religious persecution.
