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Why are all 5 of Utah's National Parks located on the Colorado Plateau?

The geology of the region is incredibly unique. The rock formations, including arches, slot canyons, and hoodoos are world class

In 1857, the U.S. government sent troops to Utah to expel Brigham Young as governor of the territory. How did this military occupation affect Utah?

It increased the feeling of resentment and tension between Mormons and non-Mormon settlers.

Name an obstacle that Utah had to first overcome to become a State

The practice of polygamy (which was against Federal law) was the biggest one. Also, a theocracy where the Mormon Church controlled the territory government.

Why do most Utahns live along the Wasatch mountain range?

The snowpack in the mountains feeds plenty of rivers and streams, which support the large population of people in the area.

Is coal or natural gas a renewable resource?

Nope! Since it takes tens of millions of years to form, both wouldn't be considered 'renewable'. Sunlight, water, wind, and timber are examples of renewable

The Bingham copper mine or Glen Canyon Dam is an example of human/environment interaction in Utah. True or False?

True!

Who has the best beard in Salt Lake City?

Mr. Mitchell, of course.

What was the first European/American city in Utah?

Salt Lake City

Page 113. What river did the Mormon Trail follow on it's way to the Salt Lake Valley?

The Platte River

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Did the Mormon Church begin in Utah?

Nah, it was founded in New York.

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)

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

pg. 99. A word that means "when a person or people are harassed, bullied, or discriminated against because of their beliefs"

Persecution

Pg. 93. In the 1840's, what country ruled where we live now?

Mexico

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