Mormons Flashcards
Who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Joseph Smith
In which year did Joseph Smith publish the Book of Mormon?
1830
What was the primary reason Mormons migrated to the American West?
To escape persecution and find religious freedom.
Which city became the first major settlement of Mormons in the West?
Salt Lake City
True or False: The Mormons initially settled in Illinois before moving to the West.
True
Fill in the blank: The Mormon Trail was primarily used by Mormons traveling to _____ in the 1840s.
Utah
Who led the Mormons to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake after Joseph Smith’s death?
Brigham Young
What year did Brigham Young and the Mormons arrive in Utah?
1847
What was the significance of the Salt Lake Valley for the Mormons?
It provided a place for them to establish a new community free from persecution.
Multiple Choice: What was a key feature of Mormon settlements? A) Large farms B) Urban centers C) Military fortifications D) None of the above
A) Large farms
True or False: The Mormons practiced polygamy openly in the early years of their settlement.
True
What was the name of the first newspaper established by Mormons in the West?
The Deseret News
Fill in the blank: The Mormons established a theocratic government known as the _____ of Deseret.
State
Who was the first governor of the Utah Territory appointed by the U.S. government?
Brigham Young
What was the practice of gathering in Mormonism?
The belief in gathering all believers to a designated location, such as Utah.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Mormon migration? A) Economic opportunity B) Religious freedom C) Military conquest D) Escape from violence
C) Military conquest
True or False: The Mormon community was known for its cooperative economic practices.
True
What event in 1890 led to the end of polygamy in the Mormon Church?
The Manifesto issued by Church President Wilford Woodruff.
Fill in the blank: The Mormon pioneers faced many challenges, including _____ and lack of resources.
harsh weather
What was the name of the organization that was formed to help women in the Mormon community?
Relief Society
Multiple Choice: Which U.S. president opposed the practice of polygamy among Mormons? A) Abraham Lincoln B) Ulysses S. Grant C) Grover Cleveland D) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Ulysses S. Grant
Who wrote the Book of Mormon?
Joseph Smith
What year did Utah become a state?
1896
True or False: The Mormons were involved in establishing a significant agricultural economy in Utah.
True
What was the original name of Salt Lake City?
Great Salt Lake City
