Joseph Smith
What was Smith's first miraculous claim
He saw God
What was the name of the religious troops who volunteered to serve the military
Mormon Battalion
Where did the church start
New York
What does persecution mean
Harassment or ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, or political views.
What is a handcart
a cart you push or pull
What was his second miraculous claim
Golden Plates, Angel Moroni, Book of Mormon
What direction did everyone start going for the exodus
west
Where did the church first migrate too
Kirtland, Ohio
What is migration
Moving from one place to another
How did irrigation help the Mormons succeed in Utah?
It allowed them to grow crops in the dry climate.
What was one controversial practice that Smith introduced
Why did the Mormons migrate west
To escape religious persecution and find religious freedom
Where did the Church migrate too for the third time
Missouri
What is polygamy
being married to more than one wife
How did the Mormon migration impact the Native American tribes living in the areas they settled
It led to conflicts over land and resources
What happened to Smith at the end of his life
He was murdered in jail
Where did the majority of Mormon migrants eventually settle?
The Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah
Where did the Church migrate too for the fourth time
Nauvoo, Illinois
What is a battalion
A large body of troops
What did the Mormons do when they arrived at the Salt Lake Valley
They began to build settlements, farm the land, and establish a new religious community
Who was the new leader after Smith
Brigham Young
What were some of the major challenges faced by Mormon migrants during their journey? (good for 8)
Disease
Starvation
dehydration
heat
cold
Indian attacks
dangerous animals
lack of supplies
Where did the church finally move too
Utah
What is a milita
A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency
Where did Joseph and Hyrum Smith get murdered
Carthage, Illinois