Early Settlers
Mountain Men
First Farmers
Mormons
49'ers
Beliefs
Story
Arrived in MISSOURI in 1937
Set up the DANITES = Mormon extermination order from Governor Boggs
After the band they set up collapsed, they left Nauvoo in 1937
Arrived in KIRTLAND in 1839
1832 - Joseph was tarred and feathered so they left for KIRTLAND
Smith then scared off the locals by announcing that polygamy was OK. He was killed by a Christian mob.
He even ran for President! This threatened a lot of the 'Gentilles'.
He spread his beliefs but also angered a lot of Christians
BRIGHAM YOUNG took over + organised the 15,000 Mormons. He set up the winter quarters (2 winters)
Founded in 1831 after Joseph Smith got a vision from the angel moroni
The early party arrived at SLC in 18..
Chosen ones by god
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Polygamous
These upset a lot of Christians
These brave men made a living of trapping and trading furs
1810-1880
They also served as guides over the rocky mountains for travellers
Lived with Native Americans
Push Factors
Pull Factors
- High unemployment
- Plentiful and Fertile land
- Expensive land
- Economic Depression
- Manifest destiny
- Adventure
1830-1840
Journey
Followed Oregon trail
Problems
- Disease
- Weather
- Mountains
- Cannibalism
Push Factors
Pull Factors
Impacts
Benefits
Reality
Economic Depression
High Unemployment rates
Costs
Opened up and spurred on massive economic investment in the West
Mining towns were incredibly racist
There was little to no law or order in the west as the towns sprang up so quickly. This lead to a lot of drunkeness, shoot outs and crime
San Francisco was built
Believed they would make a fortune
Better life
Adventure
Propoganda
Journey was very difficult
By the time it took for them to get there there was not enough gold left for the 300,000 new miners - POVERTY and fights over gold
Gold Found in 48
They were completely self sufficient as they didn't trust the outside world
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