Dates, Things, & People
In what year did thousands of saints leave Missouri and move to a "swamp land that nobody wanted"?
1839
Who wrote a "letter" that officially began the journey for the Pioneers?
Brigham Young
What was a consequence of a "discovery at Sutter's Fort in 1848"?
Many people from Mormon Battalion stayed in California; started a good trade route
When Joseph Smith was the Mayor, the ______ ________ periodical riled up nonmembers.
Nauvoo Expositor
Who crossed the Mississippi River first?
The Schumway Family
What was a consequence of sending the "Advanced Pioneer Company" ahead of the main party?
built ferries; cleared path of trees & rocks; marked trails; made guide books
What event began during the same year that the saints crossed the frozen Mississippi River?
The Mexican-American War
Where did many Pioneers die, due to "horrible conditions"?
Why were the Pioneers in that location?
Winter Quarters/Council Bluffs;
Waiting for Spring to arrive because of the harsh winter/cold
There were many consequences that happened as a result of the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor.
Can you name 2?
Martial Law declared; Joseph & 3 others arrested; Joseph Smith charged with "treason"; Joseph Smith becomes a "martyr"; the saints forced to leave Illinois during the winter time
Who assisted 238 men, women, and children on a journey that would last ~5 months, AND where was their destination?
Samuel Brannan; California
BONUS 100 Points:
What were the names of the children born en route?
There were several different methods of travel that people used to get to SLC Valley/Utah.
Can you name 3 different methods of travel used?
Wagon trains, Handcarts, Sailing, Down & Back Wagon Trains, & Steam Locomotives (Trains)
Bonus 200 Points:
Not counting trains, which mode of travel was the fastest?
What consequences did the US Government say would happen if the LDS community sent member soldiers to fight in the Mexican-American War?
Patriotism; help pay for wagons, oxen, food, & other supplies
Bonus 200 Points:
Who did the President send to ask for this help?
(must name BOTH for points)
Who kept the "official journals" of the Pioneers?
Which one created an "odometer"?
Thomas Bullock & William Clayton;
William Clayton
Whose advice did the Pioneers take when they only had 116 miles left to travel?
Where was this information gathered?
Ogden/Peter Skene Ogden;
Fort Bridger
What would become an "empowering" consequence for some of the enslaved African-Americans that traveled west with the Pioneers?
The freedom to change their name; create their own identity; ownership of land/property