Settlements
What was the first settlement of Utah
SLC
Who owned the Utah area before the US
Mexico
Why did Utah want to become a state
To have representation, full control over laws, and vote in general elections
What was the main reason for the Utah War?
Misunderstandings and miscommunication between the U.S. government and the Mormon settlers.
Who was Thomas Kane
Friend to Mormons and helped them in the Utah war
What was the first capital of Utah
Fillmore
Who was appointed as the first governor of the Utah Territory?
Brigham Young
What was the main concern of the US government regarding Utah becoming a state?
The practice of polygamy
What was President Buchanan's response to the perceived rebellion in Utah?
He sent troops to Utah to enforce federal authority.
Who were the appointed officials that ran off from Utah called
Runaway officials
What city did William Davis find
Brigham City
Under what U.S. President did Utah officially become a territory?
President Millard Fillmore
What was the Edmunds Act?
A law passed by the U.S. Congress making polygamy a federal crime.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Utah Territorial government and the U.S. Federal government?
Often strained, marked by conflict and distrust.
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
What city was named after Ernest Provost
Provo
What was Utah supposed to be called (basketball special)
Deseret
How did the Edmunds-Tucker Act impact the Mormon Church?
It disincorporated the Church and seized its assets.
What was the main purpose of Johnston's Army?
To establish federal authority and quell perceived rebellion
What year did Utah finally become a state?
1896
What settlement served as a railway town (2x points)
Ogden
Who was the second governor of Utah
Alfred Cummings
What was the significance of the 1890 Manifesto?
It officially disavowed the practice of polygamy by the Mormon Church.
What was the outcome of the Utah War? (candy prize)
A negotiated settlement where federal authority was recognized, and a new governor was appointed.
Describe the Mountain Meadows Massacre (best description)
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