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History of Utah

By KennedyP
  • Joseph Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ

    Joseph Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ

    On April 6, 1830 a young man named Joseph Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ.
  • Salt Lake City becomes Utah's Capital

    Salt Lake City becomes Utah's Capital

    Salt Lake City or Salt Lake Vallly becomes Utah's state capital.
  • The Mexican American War Begins

    The Mexican American War Begins

    The Mexicsn American war happens because President Polk wanted Menifest Destiny but the Mexicans don't want that to happen.
  • Utah becomes U.S. Territory

    Utah becomes U.S. Territory

    Utah becomes part of teh U.S. territory in 1850 when the territory was told to the union that Utah was part of U.S. territory now.
  • The First Transcontinental Railroad

    The First Transcontinental Railroad

    The first transcontinental railroad was completed in Promontory Utah.
  • Utah Becomes a State

    Utah Becomes a State

    January 4th 1896 is when Utah becomes the 45th state in the United States.
  • Reed L. Smoot is Senate

    Reed L. Smoot is Senate

    Reed L. Smoot is a member of the LDS church and he is elected U.S senate.
  • Japanese Americans are Held in Topez

    Japanese Americans are Held in Topez

    The Japenese Americans are held in Topesx Relocation Center near Delta during World War II.
  • Salt Lake City Holds the Winter Olympics

    Salt Lake City Holds the Winter Olympics

    Salt Lake City Utah's state capital hosts the Winter Olympic Games.
  • Utah Makes their State Quarter

    Utah Makes their State Quarter

    In 2008 Utah makes their state quarter to represent their state in the 50 states.