Mormons Journey West 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe American West 1840-1895GCSEOCR Created by: emmamamamaCreated on: 05-03-14 19:20 The Mormons describe their journey west as an exodus. Define the word exodus. The departure of a large number of people from a place. 1 of 6 Why do the Mormons think of their journey as the 'Mormon Exodus?' They were journeying to a land chosen for them by God, and a large group of people together. 2 of 6 What problems did they face on the journey? Poorly prepared, journey was 2,250km, mouldy food, fever, Native American attacks etc. 3 of 6 Why did they have to stop their journey? Heavy winter arrived, snow and harsh conditions. 4 of 6 Why did they settle at the Great Salt Lake? They were hated, people were scared of them, fights were breaking out. They had different beliefs. 5 of 6 Why did they want to live where no-one else was? Nobody would be there, could live in peace, build their own community 6 of 6
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