Mountain Meadows Massacre, 1857 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What period saw ongoing tensions between Mormons and the American government?
What period saw ongoing tensions between Mormons and the American government?
1848-1896
What did Brigham Young hope to create instead of joining the United States?
What did Brigham Young hope to create instead of joining the United States?
An independent state called Deseret
What status did Utah receive in 1850?
What status did Utah receive in 1850?
Territory status
Who was appointed governor when Utah became a territory?
Who was appointed governor when Utah became a territory?
Brigham Young
On what date did the Mountain Meadows Massacre occur?
On what date did the Mountain Meadows Massacre occur?
September 11, 1857
Approximately how many people were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre?
Approximately how many people were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre?
120 people
Who led the Mormon militia that carried out the massacre?
Who led the Mormon militia that carried out the massacre?
John D. Lee
What was the name of the Mormon militia involved in the attack?
What was the name of the Mormon militia involved in the attack?
The Danites
How did John D. Lee deceive the migrants into leaving their wagons?
How did John D. Lee deceive the migrants into leaving their wagons?
He promised safe passage under flag of truce
Why were only the youngest children spared in the massacre?
Why were only the youngest children spared in the massacre?
Too young to remember or testify
What happened to John D. Lee for his role in the massacre?
What happened to John D. Lee for his role in the massacre?
He was the only person executed
When did Utah finally gain admission to the Union as a state?
When did Utah finally gain admission to the Union as a state?
1896