How Mormans got to the Great Salt Lake Flashcards
where were the persecuted as blasphemers
New York
why were the chased out of Ohio
the bank collapsed
where were the separate but successful with their own army
Illinois
what happened in Illinois 1845
rioters killed leader Joseph Smith , Bringham Young replaced him
what happened in Missouri
persecuted for treating indians and slaves as equals
left due to hostility
when did the advance party set off
1847
what did they do well(3)
1) well supplied with suitable route
2) cleared the route
3) located water sources and planted crops
why was Bringham successful
1) consulted trail guides and explorers
2) divided them into manageable groups
3) no arguments due to specific roles and discipline
4) taught migrants how to make a wagon circle
5) regulars resting places for livestock
how did they deal with no food or water supply
built irrigation systems
how did they deal with conflict over ownership
all land owned by church
