The Mormons
What book do the Mormons believe in?
The Book of Mormon
Were others supportive of the new Mormon religion?
No, others hated the Mormons, their religion and their uncommon beliefs.
People were offended of the Mormons what?
People were offended by the Mormons teachings
The Mormons helped who west?
The Mormons helped settlers west
What year did the California Gold Rush begin?
1848
Who stared the Mormon religion?
Joseph Smith
Who did the Mormons want to spread their religion to?
Native Americans, and western settlers
What is Polygamy?
Polygamy is when you are able to marry more than one significant other
The Mormons wanted to spread their what?
The Mormons wanted to spread their religion.
What was the nickname for the people who moved to California for the Gold Rush?
The Forty-Niners
Where did the Mormons officially start their settlements?
Utah (Salt Lake)
Why did the Mormons want to move westward?
In order to have less problems,have a more safe, helpful, and religious community.
After Joseph Smith died who took over?
Brigham Young
What was the most important legacy?
The faith that the Mormons planted.
About how many people moved to California during the California Gold Rush.
About 90,000 people
What was one thing the Mormons couldn't drink?
They were not allowed to drink wine or coffee
How did the Mormons help others on their move west-ward?
They build towns for people who traveled on their path.
What is a Hardship of the Mormons?
wherever they settled their neighbors persecuted them,people were offended by their teachings especially their acceptance of polygamy,The mormons were resented a lot,
They were the first americans to do what?
The Mormons were the first americans to settle the great Basin
True or False despite the fact very little gold was mined during the gold rush?
False
What was the official name of their church?
The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints
Who was killed in a mob in Illinois?
Joseph Smith.
Why were the Mormons resented a lot?
They were resented a lot because of the very uncommon beliefs and different religion.
Name one legacy the Mormons had.
They were the first americans to settle the great Basin, Pioneer farming methods for dry region, They helped settlers west, Salt lake city soon became a go to stop for travelers in need, Mormons also wanted to spread their religion,And most importantly the faith they planted was their greatest legacy
How did the gold rush start
One afternoon James Marshall was out building along the river when there was a sparkle in the river, He picked it up and found out it was gold.He wrote about his discovery and people from all over California.