Utah Statehood Flashcards

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Which act was passed in 1862?

A

The anti-bigamy act

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When was the anti-bigamy act passed?

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1862

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When did people start persecuting the Mormons because of bigamy?

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1870’s

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What was the Poland act?

A

This act made it impossible of polygamists to get a fair trial.

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When was the Poland act passed?

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1874

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When did the Utah commission supervise Utah elections?

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1882-1896

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Who was the first polygamist to challenge the Poland act?

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George Reynolds

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Who was George Reynolds?

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He was the first polygamist to challenge the Poland act.

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Did George Reynolds win?

A

No.

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When was the Edmunds act passed?

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1882

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What was the Edmunds act?

A

Polygamists were not allowed to vote.

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What was the punishment when polygamists were caught?

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A fine of up to $800 and a prison sentence for 4 years.

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When was the Edmunds-Tucker act passed?

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1887

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What was the Edmunds-Tucker act of 1887?

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It dissolved the corporation of the church.

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What happened after the Edmunds-Tucker act was passed?

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All church property was taken over by the Feds. The church became bankrupt.

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When was it decided that Mormons would never again enter into polygamy?

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When did president Harrison forgive polygamists?

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When was the enabling act passed?

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When did Utah become a state?

A

January 4th, 1896

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What is utah’s state number?

A

Utah was the 45th state.

20
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How long did it take for Utah to become a state?

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What were the five issues that prevented Utah from becoming a state?

A

Politics, economics, polygamy, education, immigration

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What were some issues related to economics?

A

The church formed co-ops and no one went to the stores run by Gentiles.

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What were some issues related to politics?

A

The Utah war (1857-58) and the mountain meadows massacre 1857.

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What were some issues related to education?
All Mormon education was religious and run by the church. The Feds wanted all education to be free, public, and secular.
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What were some issues related to immigration?
Too many people were immigrating to Zion in the Feds' opinion.