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There founder was Joseph Smith. He was a New Englander living in western New York.
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The Mormons were suffering because of what they believed in. At the time they were in Illinois and eventually it became violent ,Joseph Smith was killed.
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The Mormons moved west to the salt lake city area to escape prosecution and get religious freedom.
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There was about 12,000 Mormons that made the trip originally. They stayed on path and should arrive soon.
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After a one year trip from the New York area, all the way to Salt lake city Utah they finally made it.
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Once the Mormons arrived they started off hard and had a tough time over all getting started up again.
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The Mormons about went to war with the US army over their beliefs.
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The Mormons started getting prosecuted again for the belief in polygamy
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The Mormons Finally gave up their belief in polygamy.
