Mormon Migration Flashcards
What was the primary reason for Mormon migration in the 19th century?
To escape persecution and find a place to practice their religion freely.
When did the Mormon migration primarily take place?
it primarily took place in the 1840s and 1850s.
Fill in the blank: The leader of the Mormon migration after Joseph Smith’s death was _____ .
Brigham Young.
What city did the Mormons establish as their headquarters in 1847?
Salt Lake City.
Which religious group did the Mormons belong to?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Multiple Choice: Which year did the first group of Mormons arrive in Utah? A) 1845 B) 1846 C) 1847 D) 1848
C) 1847.
What was the name of the migration route taken by Mormons to reach Utah?
The Mormon Trail.
True or False: The Mormon migration was primarily a peaceful endeavor.
True; although there were conflicts, most migration was peaceful.
Short Answer: What was a major challenge faced by Mormons during their migration?
Harsh weather and difficult terrain.
Fill in the blank: The Mormons migrated in search of _____ and religious freedom.
safety.
Multiple Choice: What was one method Mormons used to sustain themselves during migration? A) Bartering B) Farming C) Hunting D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What role did the ‘pioneer spirit’ play in Mormon migration?
It motivated Mormons to explore and settle new lands.
True or False: The Mormons faced no opposition from other settlers in Utah.
False; they faced opposition from various groups.
Fill in the blank: The Mormon migration was motivated by a desire for a _____ society.
theocratic.
Short Answer: Name one of the first settlements established by Mormons in Utah.
Salt Lake City.
What was the significance of the 1850 Compromise for Mormons?
It recognized Utah as a territory, giving Mormons a degree of self-governance.
Multiple Choice: Who founded the first Mormon settlement in California? A) Joseph Smith B) Brigham Young C) John Sutter D) James Becknell
C) John Sutter.
True or False: The Mormon migration was solely about religious motives.
False; it also included economic and social factors.
Fill in the blank: The Mormons practiced _____ as part of their religious beliefs.
polygamy.
Short Answer: What was the impact of the transcontinental railroad on Mormon migration?
It made travel easier and faster for new settlers.
What was the ‘perpetual emigrating fund’?
A fund established by the church to help members migrate to Utah.
True or False: Mormons only migrated to Utah and did not settle elsewhere.
False; Mormons settled in various areas across the western United States.
Fill in the blank: The Mormon community in Utah developed a unique _____ system.
governance.
Short Answer: What was one reason the U.S. government was concerned about the Mormon settlement?
Concerns about polygamy and theocracy.
Multiple Choice: Which U.S. state is most associated with Mormon migration? A) California B) Utah C) Nevada D) Arizona
B) Utah.
