The Mormons: persecution (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When Joseph Smith founded the Mormon church
When Joseph Smith founded the Mormon church
1830
Who founded the Mormon church in 1830?
Who founded the Mormon church in 1830?
Joseph Smith
What Joseph Smith claimed an angel gave him
What Joseph Smith claimed an angel gave him
Divine revelations and ancient scriptures
Most controversial Mormon practice
Most controversial Mormon practice
Polygamy (men having multiple wives)
Why Christians viewed Mormon beliefs negatively
Why Christians viewed Mormon beliefs negatively
Saw them as blasphemous and a dangerous cult
How Mormons voted, causing political tension
How Mormons voted, causing political tension
As a bloc (together as a group)
Where Mormons moved in 1831
Where Mormons moved in 1831
Kirtland, Ohio
What happened in Independence, Missouri in 1833
What happened in Independence, Missouri in 1833
Mob destroyed Mormon printing office
Month and year of Battle of Crooked River
Month and year of Battle of Crooked River
October 1838
Who led Mormons to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1839?
Who led Mormons to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1839?
Brigham Young
Year Joseph Smith was killed and how
Year Joseph Smith was killed and how
1844, shot by a mob
Year Mormons left Nauvoo
Year Mormons left Nauvoo
1846
Year advance party reached Great Salt Lake
Year advance party reached Great Salt Lake
1847
Who led Mormons after Joseph Smith's death?
Who led Mormons after Joseph Smith's death?
Brigham Young
Where Mormons finally settled in 1847-48
Where Mormons finally settled in 1847-48
Great Salt Lake area/Utah Territory