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What was the final outcome for Utah after the Mormon Church's control of elections was taken away?
What was the final outcome for Utah after the Mormon Church's control of elections was taken away?
- Polygamy was banned
- Mormon-owned businesses were no longer favored
- Utah became a territory
- Utah became a state (correct)
What event led to the Mormon Church losing control of elections?
What event led to the Mormon Church losing control of elections?
- The passage of a law by Congress (correct)
- The agreement to stop favoring Mormon-owned businesses
- The banning of polygamy
- The migration of Mormons to Utah
What actions did Church leaders agree to take after the passage of a law by Congress?
What actions did Church leaders agree to take after the passage of a law by Congress?
- Promoting efficient production
- Encouraging migration to Utah
- Granting control of elections to the Mormon Church
- Banning polygamy and stopping favoring Mormon-owned businesses (correct)
What social issue was not resolved for more than 40 years before Congress passed a law?
What social issue was not resolved for more than 40 years before Congress passed a law?
What hardships did some Mormon settlers face during their migration to Utah?
What hardships did some Mormon settlers face during their migration to Utah?
What motivated Brigham Young to lead the Mormons to the valley of the Great Salt Lake?
What motivated Brigham Young to lead the Mormons to the valley of the Great Salt Lake?
What event saved the Mormons' first harvest from being destroyed by crickets?
What event saved the Mormons' first harvest from being destroyed by crickets?
What caused the Mormons to come into conflict with federal government officials in the Utah Territory?
What caused the Mormons to come into conflict with federal government officials in the Utah Territory?
What was the primary reason 'outsiders' had difficulty doing business in the Utah Territory?
What was the primary reason 'outsiders' had difficulty doing business in the Utah Territory?
What system did the Mormons set up to make the desert bloom?
What system did the Mormons set up to make the desert bloom?
What historical event led to Utah becoming part of the United States in 1848?
What historical event led to Utah becoming part of the United States in 1848?
