The Mormon migration (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Dates of Mormon migration
Dates of Mormon migration
1846-1847
Founder of Mormon church
Founder of Mormon church
Joseph Smith
When Mormon church founded
When Mormon church founded
1830s
Where & when Smith murdered
Where & when Smith murdered
Illinois, 1844
Mormon leader after Smith
Mormon leader after Smith
Brigham Young
Number in Young's initial group
Number in Young's initial group
Approx. 1,500
Mormon journey distance (km)
Mormon journey distance (km)
2,250 km
Young's advance party size
Young's advance party size
150 people
Total Mormons on trail 1847-69
Total Mormons on trail 1847-69
Approx. 70,000
Mormon final destination
Mormon final destination
Great Salt Lake, Utah
Controversial Mormon practice
Controversial Mormon practice
Polygamy
Young's organisation method
Young's organisation method
Smaller, manageable units with leaders
Failed 1846 migration party
Failed 1846 migration party
Donner Party
Mormon agricultural innovation
Mormon agricultural innovation
Irrigation systems
Fund for Mormon emigration
Fund for Mormon emigration
Perpetual Emigration Fund