Mormons Go West

Who were the Mormon pioneers?

• Members of the Latter Day Saint movement who migrated westward seeking religious freedom.

• Explorers searching for gold in California

• Pilgrims settling in the New England colonies

• Vikings establishing settlements in North America

What role did Brigham Young play in the westward migration of Mormons?

• Brigham Young was a key figure in the California Gold Rush

• Brigham Young led the Mormons to settle in Hawaii

• Brigham Young was a prominent leader in the American Civil War

• Brigham Young played a key role in leading the Mormons to establish a permanent settlement in Utah.

Where did the Mormons settle in Utah, creating a thriving community?

• Provo

• Ogden

• Park City

• Salt Lake City

When did the Mormon pioneers begin their journey west?

• 1846

• 1872

• 1855

• 1830

How did Brigham Young lead the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley?

• Brigham Young teleported the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley

• Brigham Young organized a group of pioneers and led them on a journey from Illinois to Utah.

• Brigham Young rode a hot air balloon to the Great Salt Lake Valley

• Brigham Young hired a spaceship to take the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley

What challenges did the Mormon pioneers face during their journey west?

• Easy weather conditions

• Abundance of supplies

• Harsh weather, lack of supplies, difficult terrain, encounters with Native Americans, need to establish settlements

• Smooth terrain

Why did the Mormons leave Nauvoo, Illinois?

• Economic opportunities

• Persecution and threats of violence

• Desire for new land

• Political disagreements

How did the establishment of the Great Salt Lake City contribute to the growth of the Mormon community?

• It resulted in the isolation of the Mormon community from other settlements

• It caused a division within the Mormon community leading to conflicts

• It provided a centralized location for the Mormon community to gather, worship, and build infrastructure.

• It led to a decline in the Mormon population due to harsh living conditions

What was the primary reason for the Mormon migration to the west?

• To find new economic opportunities

• To escape religious persecution

• To explore new territories

• To establish a trade route

What significant event marked the beginning of the Mormon settlement in Utah?

• The signing of a treaty with Native American tribes

• The discovery of the Great Salt Lake

• Brigham Young's declaration, 'This is the place'

• The establishment of the first Mormon temple in Utah