what/why
Who were the Mormons?
A religious group that solely believed in Christianity and mainly focused on Jesus Christ.
When were the Mormons persecuted?
October 1833
Where did the path start
Started in New York
Was the Mormon church able to grow after the migration?
yes.
What state did the Mormons go through in order to arrive at their destination?
Illinois
A migration involving the Mormon people that resulted in their final destination in Utah.
June 27, 1844
Where did the path end?
Ended in present day Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
What had an impact on the route?
weather, rattle snakes, natives
Why did Mormons get sick when they started to build homes in Nauvoo, Illinois?
Malaria from swap mosquitos
When did the trail come to an end?
1968
Where did the Mormons have their first settlement?
Palmyra, New York
What happened with the trail in present day?
The US National Park Service named the trail as a national historic trail.
Who was president during the Mormon Migration?
President James Knox Polk
What was the name of the order issued by Missouri Governor Boggs that said all Mormon's must leave or be killed?
Extermination order
When did the Mormon Migration begin
What mountain did they travel through?
Mount Pisgah
who did the Mormon migration impact the most?
Helped with the spread of Christianity so probably Christians
Who were the key players of the Mormon Migration
Brigham Young and Joseph Smith
Why were the final 116 miles of the journey the most difficult for the Mormon pioneers?
They had to pass through mountains with their animals, wagons, and carts.
How long did it take for the Mormons to bring 70,000 Mormons to Utah
brought around 70,000 Mormons to Utah between 1847 and 1869
(22 years)
What is the route that the Mormons followed during their migration called today?
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail.
What would happen today if the Mormon Migration did not take place?
(opinion based)
(any response that makes sense with backup for their answer)
How long did it take for them to travel?
131 days