How many times was the territory denied statehood before they were accepted?
6
100
Describe the difference between the types of government used by Americans and by Mormons.
The Mormons had a theocracy where the religious leaders were heavily involved in the government. The country used a republic.
100
How many children were spared during the massacre?
17
100
How did the Mormons react to the coming of the army?
Lots of options. Mr. Durfey will decide.
100
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws.
200
True/False The proposed state of Deseret boundaries went all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
True
200
What was the name of the document issued by Wilford Woodruff that began the end of plural marriages or polygamy?
The Manifesto
200
What are some reasons you think that the local militia decided to kill these immigrants?
Mr Durfey will decide
200
Describe how the Utah War ended.
Thomas Kane helped Brigham Young and Alfred Cummings talk to find peace.
200
What is the main job of the executive branch of government?
To carry out the laws or make sure they are executed.
300
Who was the first governor of the Utah Territory?
Brigham Young
300
What was the date when Utah’s Constitution was approved and Utah became a state?
January 4, 1896
300
Where were the people who were killed during the massacre from? Name both states.
Arkansas and Missouri
300
How many troops did James Buchanan send to Utah?
2,500
300
What is the main job of the judicial branch of government?
To interpret or judge the laws.
400
What did LDS leaders want the state to be called originally?
Deseret
400
What are two benefits to Utah becoming a state?
No longer treated as inferior citizens.
Be able to vote for President.
Be able to vote for representatives .
Elect judges.
Write own state constitution.
Pay taxes, but also receive government services.
400
How many immigrants were there?
120
400
What is the main reason why the Utah War started?
Mr. Durfey will decide.
400
Which branch of government signs bills into law?
The executive branch.
500
Who was the second governor of the Utah Territory?
Alfred Cummings
500
What are two reasons or roadblocks why Utah struggled to be accepted as a state?