Mormons Flashcards
(34 cards)
Where did Joseph Smith live when he started the religion?
Palmyra, New York
Who started the religion?
Joseph Smith
What was the angel called?
Moroni
Where did Smith find the plates?
In the hill
When was ‘The Book of Mormon’ first published?
1830
Where did they move after being attacked by mobs in New York?
Kirtland, Ohio
When did they move to Kirtland, Ohio?
1831
What did they build in Kirtland?
Mill, store, bank, printing press and had started a temple
What did the Mormons call non-Mormons?
Gentiles
What happened to make the Mormons leave?
Economic crisis
When was the Economic crisis?
1837
Where did the Mormons move to after Kirtland?
Missouri
Why were the Mormons hated in Missouri?
They liked Indians and freed Slaves
When did they leave Missouri?
1838
Where did the Mormons move after Missouri?
Nauvoo
Why were the Mormons hated in Nauvoo?
Didn’t drink or smoke, kept themselves to themselves and their success
When did Smith receive a revelation and what was it about?
1844, about allowing polygamy
What happened after Smith was taken to jail?
He was shot in June 1847 by a mob
Who took over from Smith?
Brigham Young
Where did Young want to take the Mormons?
Great Salt Lake, a place isolated and unwanted
Why was Great Salt Lake so ideal?
It was out of control of the US government in Mexico at that time
What deal was made with the Illinois government?
The Mormons would leave in Spring 1846 in return for freedom from persecution until they left
What made the journey good?
Young was a good organiser and every now and then a camp was built for those who would follow.
When did Young and his party reach the Missouri River?
June 1846