WHY THE MORMONS MOVED TO THE WEST, AMERICAN WEST (1840-1895)

AMERICAN WEST (1840-1895)

WHY THE MORMONS MOVED TO THE WEST:

Mormons:

Mormons are members of a particular sect within the Christian church. The Mormons doctrine was first expounded in 1830 by a farmer called Joseph Smith. He claimed two angels had given them golden plates, which he translated as the `Book of Mormon`.

The Mormons were initially hated, persecuted and driven from place to place. Then in 1846, they decided to go on a journey Westwards.

Who were the Mormons and why did they have to go West:

(This is the main stages of the Mormons travels, as they moved from place to place before settling in The Great Salt Lake)

Mormons travels 1831-1847

Date             Destinations       Attraction                                       Reason for leaving

1831             Kirtland            Anew start away from New              In 1832, Smith was tarred and feathered by  

                     Ohio      …