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Why did the Mormons Manage to survive Salt Lake City?

This article explores the reasons behind the successful survival of the Mormons in Salt Lake City, including factors such as the leadership of Brigham Young, organizational skills, polygamy, agricultural practices, and the development of a railway network.

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Why did the Mormons Manage to survive Salt Lake City?

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  1. Why did the Mormons Manage to survive Salt Lake City? www.assignmentpoint.com

  2. The Geographical Position of Utah www.assignmentpoint.com

  3. Brigham Young • Prior Planning • Mormons had faith in their leader • Organisational Skills • Setting up supply depots and workshops • No land ownership • Persuaded the U.S. Government to elect him Governor of Utah territory www.assignmentpoint.com

  4. Polygamy • Brigham Young had 27 wives • Set Mormons apart as immoral outcasts • Enabled every woman to be taken care of • Larger population Having more than one wife. www.assignmentpoint.com

  5. Mormons were farmers Irrigation system Wheat production triplede between 1850-1860 Everyone contributed Railway ran through Utah Made travelling easier Made trade a possibility – especially as a way of increasing income Self Sufficiency and the Railway www.assignmentpoint.com

  6. Perpetual Emigrating Fund • Set up by Brigham Young • Helped Mormons travel from anywhere to Utah • Money to be paid back once settled • 4225 Mormons had reached Utah using thi www.assignmentpoint.com

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