The Mormon Migration 1846/7

Question 1

When was the Mormon Migration?

Answer 1

1846 - 1847

Question 2

Who was the leader of the Mormans? And who took over?

Answer 2

Joseph Smith was the founder and Brigham Young took over in 1846 after his death.

Question 3

What was the Morman’s ideal land?

Answer 3

‘The Promised Land’, A land of freedom for the Mormans where they won’t be prosecuted in the East for their beliefs.

Question 4

What were the Morman’s beliefs?

Answer 4

• They believed in polygamy (more than 1 wife).
• Anti slavery.

Question 5

What was the Morman’s Promised land?

Answer 5

Salt Lake Valley in the west.

Question 6

What was the Winter Quarters? When was it built?

Answer 6

Built in 1846, Brigham Y built this in Omaha to avoid travelling in the winter.
Thousands of Mormans safely stayed there.

Question 7

What was the journey of the Mormans? How did they plan it out?

Answer 7

In Spring 1847, Brigham lead an advanced party of 150 to plot the way.
- Chose the tested route of the Oregon trail.
- Planted crops
- Signposted the trail.
- Highlighted water sources.
- Made resting places.
Each group had a leader, enough food, equipment and skilled men to ensure success in crossing the trail.

Question 8

When did the advance party arrive in SLV? What did they begin to do?

Answer 8

They arrived in July 1847, and began to set up the new Morman Settlement (Salt Lake City).

Question 9

When did the journey finally end?

Answer 9

Between 1847 and 1869, by 1869 70,000 Mormans had crossed the Morman trail to the west. It was a complete success.