The Mormons Background
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- Created on: 23-04-18 17:46
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- The Mormons- Church of Latter Day saints
- Set up by Joseph Smith in 1830. Angel Moroni told him to find some gold plates and translate them in 1827.
- They believed the Indians descend from these people
- Joseph Smith had another vision in 1845. Idea of Polygamy
- Caused hostility and resulted in an angry mob shooting him in jail.
- Joseph Smith had another vision in 1845. Idea of Polygamy
- They believed the Indians descend from these people
- Lost tribes of Israel Tribes who migrated to USA after Jesus rose from the dead
- Only 11 people were allowed to see the plates.
- Why were they hated in the East.
- They believe they were God's chosen people. They were very hard working and successful. People became jealous
- Didn't agree with polygamy, the number of Mormons grew rapidly, they had their own army.
- They supported the Indians and Black Slaves
- Joseph Smith ran for president, people worried they would become too powerful, worried they would enforce their religious beliefs on USA
- Set up by Joseph Smith in 1830. Angel Moroni told him to find some gold plates and translate them in 1827.
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