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During the Mormon trail how well did the Indians get along with the Mormons?
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Most tribes got along with the Mormon pioneers pretty well, but not all. For a time, there were even missionaries sent out just to teach the Native American people because they got along so well.
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Who was the Mormon leader who led the Mormons along the Oregon Trail to Utah?
Brigham Young lead the first group of Mormon pioneers along the Mormon Trail to Utah in 1846-47. Subsequent groups came over the next 25 years lead by various experienced trail guides. The Mormon Trail followed a similar route to the Oregon Trail until Wyoming, when it went south to Utah rather than north to Oregon.
What happened to the Indians who supported the crown during the revolution?
The Indians who supported the crown during the Revolution were often found fighting along side the British soldiers. These Indians were promised rewards by the British following the war but were often killed or imprisoned.
How did the Ute tribe help the Mormons?
At the time of the Mormon settlement in Utah, the Ute tribe was extremely powerful. While they did have some conflicts with the Utes, for the most part they got along. The Utes helped to defend the Mormons against other tribes and even other gorups of white settlers. They also helped Mormons to know how to survive in the harsh climate. In return, the Mormons shared their food with the Utes. Although many Mormons were suspiscious of the Utes, they understood that it was cheaper and more practical to feed them than to fight them.
Did the Mormons ever make a practice of taking land from the native Americans?
The Mormons generally got on a bit better with the Native-Americans than many of the other western pioneers but the record was certainly not unblemished. One reason for the somewhat better relations was that their belief that the Native Americans were at least partially descended from the people whose record was found in the Book of Mormon. That didn't prevent all conflicts but it certainly lessened them and encouraged the early members of the church to treat the Native Americans more equitably. Funny how that works - you treat other people with some respect and you get along better with them... There is folklore to the effect that a treaty signed by Brigham Young with some of the Native Americans is one of the only treaties ever signed with them that was never broken by the white men. It would be interesting to find out if that is true. ========== The name "Mormon" comes from the "Book of Mormon," which Mormons consider scripture. The Book of Mormon is about early immigrants to this hemisphere from Jerusalem and about their history, culture, and religion. Mormons have long regarded Native Americans as a remnant of those Book of Mormon people and have been interested in proselyting or preaching to them to share what they believe is Native American scripture. Many "Indians" have joined the Mormon Church, but many have not. Native Americans obviously have a variety of ancestors, and perhaps most are not descendents of Book of Mormon people; modern archaeological research suggests that the most likely descendents of Book of Mormon people would be from Central America. Interestingly, the Mormon Church has experienced some of its greatest growth among those people of Central and South America, who obviously feel a kinship with the Book of Mormon people. During pioneer times, because of that interest in who the Native Americans were, Mormons treated them with more kindness and consideration than they often got from other American settlers, and the two groups generally got along very well. Even so, there were some clashes early in Utah history, most notably the "Walker War," a very short dispute between Chief Wakara and settlers in Utah County. In an effort to help Native Americans receive needed education, in the 1950s, the Church started a program of fostering Native American children with Mormon families throughout Utah and Idaho (and possibly other areas) during the school year. The "Indian Placement Program" continued for 20 or 30 years and resulted in many close ties between Mormon and "Indian" families. There were certainly problems and disappointments on both sides, but many children benefitted greatly before the program was eventually discontinued.
How did the mormon settlement and the gold rush lead to changes?
The Mormons had already paved a way to the west right before the gold rush. They had already planted crops, leaving colonies along the trail and soon profited by providing the gold seekers with needed supplies.
How did Mormons and miners get along with on another?
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How did the Mormons keep from having problems with Indians along the way?
The Mormon Pioneers and the Native Americans did have a few problems, but for the most part they got along pretty well. The Mormons tried hard to be friendly, share their supplies, and defend the Native Americans from other white men who would come to kidnap their women and children. Most of the time the Native Americans viewed the Mormons as a people kicked out of their homes and sympathized with them. The Mormons even sent missionaries among the Indian tribes and many converted. Both groups were pretty suspicious of each other in the early years, each feeling that the other was not trustworthy.
How did Mormons and minors get along?
many Mormons are minors
Was Jim McMahon a Mormon missionary?
Nope. He wasn't even a Mormon - he's Catholic. He did attend Brigham Young University, however, and represented BYU admirably well on the field of play. By the way, please note that it's spelled Mormon, not Morman. It comes from The Book of Mormon, a book accepted by "Mormons" as scripture along with the Bible.
When did the Mormons move along the Mormon Trail to a new settlement near the Great Salt Lake?
The Saints arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake on 24 July 1847.
How did the arrival of the Mormons effect the U tes?
The Mormon pioneers and the Utes got along quite well. Of course there were a few incidents but for the most part the Utes recognized that the Mormons were in a similar situation with most Native American groups - kicked out of their homes by the US government and in need of a safe place to live. Because of this they were usually quite welcoming and helpful to the Mormons.
Where did the Mormons establish community's?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) established communities in many areas of the United States in the mid 1800's. Mormons established communities in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Missouri, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Arizona. Mormon communities also began in Canada and Mexico.Today, most of the Mormon communities have evolved into regular cities or become ghost towns, with the exception of some towns along the "Mormon Curtain" (southern Canada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and northern Mexico) where many of these pioneer towns remain nearly exclusively Mormon.
Who was the Mormon leader who led the Mormons along the Oregon Trail to Utah?
Brigham Young lead the first group of Mormon pioneers along the Mormon Trail to Utah in 1846-47. Subsequent groups came over the next 25 years lead by various experienced trail guides. The Mormon Trail followed a similar route to the Oregon Trail until Wyoming, when it went south to Utah rather than north to Oregon.
What happened to the Indians who supported the crown during the revolution?
The Indians who supported the crown during the Revolution were often found fighting along side the British soldiers. These Indians were promised rewards by the British following the war but were often killed or imprisoned.
Have Mormons and Catholics ever gotten along?
Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) and the Catholic Church actually get along quite well, and pretty much always have. Of course they differ in many ways and acknowledge those differences, but they also recognize their similarities and work together in many areas where they share common goals. This is especially true in Utah, which has very large Mormon and Catholic populations. Check out the "Related Links" below to see some examples of Catholics and Mormons cooperating.
What impact did the Mormons have in the plains?
Some Native American tribes got along well with the Mormon pioneers and others did not. For the most part, the Native Americans were willing to help the pioneers because they too had be driven from their homelands. A pretty large Native American population was baptized into the Mormon Church, and today outreach among Native Americans continues.
Why did the Mormons often choose less traveled routes?
The Mormon pioneers often avoided the less travelled routes so that they could avoid confrontations with other travelers and not have to compete for food and resources found along to trail.
