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Moving to Utah

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    This quiz covers some basic Mormon pioneer history relating to the settlement of Utah, basic geography questions, etc. using the Utah Journey Textbook.
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  • Pg. 90. The group of pioneers that traveled through Utah but got stuck in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Half of the 87 people died and many were eaten to survive.
    The Donner-Reed Party
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  • Pg. 93. In the 1840's, what country ruled where we live now?
    Mexico
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  • pg. 99. A word that means "when a person or people are harassed, bullied, or discriminated against because of their beliefs"
    Persecution
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  • Pg. 99. When the Mormons were in the state of Missouri, Governor Boggs gave an _______________ order, a law that said all Mormons must leave the state or be killed.
    extermination
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  • What was the first European/American group of people to settle what is now present-day Utah and build cities and towns?
    The Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day's Saints)
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  • Did the Mormon Church begin in Utah?
    Nah, it was founded in New York.
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  • Pg. 100. The founder and first leader of the Mormon religion; a presidential candidate in 1844 who was made a martyr that same year.
    Joseph Smith
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  • Pg. 103. This person was known as the "American Moses". He was the second leader of the Mormon church. We was known as the greatest town-builder and colonizer in U.S. history. He helped build Salt Lake City and over 300 other settlements.
    Brigham Young
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  • Another reason the Mormon were not trusted by their neighbors is that the Church had many ___________________. Much like today, some people were suspicious of these new-comers.
    immigrants
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  • Pg. 102. The Mormon's moved from place to place as they looked for refuge. In other words they made an ____________, which is the emigration of a large group of people.
    exedus
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  • Many people didn't like the Mormon's politics - they would _______ in unified blocks. This often made them more powerful than their neighbors in town.
    vote
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  • Pg. 108. When did the Mormon pioneers first arrive in the Salt Lake Valley?
    July 24, 1847 - which because Pioneer Day, a state holiday and another excuse to light off fireworks!
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  • Page 113. What river did the Mormon Trail follow on it's way to the Salt Lake Valley?
    The Platte River
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  • What was the first European/American city in Utah?
    Salt Lake City
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  • Who has the best beard in Salt Lake City?
    Mr. Mitchell, of course.
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  • The Bingham copper mine or Glen Canyon Dam is an example of human/environment interaction in Utah. True or False?
    True!
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