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1
Q

where were the persecuted as blasphemers

A

New York

2
Q

why were the chased out of Ohio

A

the bank collapsed

3
Q

where were the separate but successful with their own army

A

Illinois

4
Q

what happened in Illinois 1845

A

rioters killed leader Joseph Smith , Bringham Young replaced him

5
Q

what happened in Missouri

A

persecuted for treating indians and slaves as equals

left due to hostility

6
Q

when did the advance party set off

A

1847

7
Q

what did they do well(3)

A

1) well supplied with suitable route
2) cleared the route
3) located water sources and planted crops

8
Q

why was Bringham successful

A

1) consulted trail guides and explorers
2) divided them into manageable groups
3) no arguments due to specific roles and discipline
4) taught migrants how to make a wagon circle
5) regulars resting places for livestock

9
Q

how did they deal with no food or water supply

A

built irrigation systems

10
Q

how did they deal with conflict over ownership

A

all land owned by church