jan 1, 1847 - Mormons go West for Religious Freedom

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- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) moved westward to escape religious persecution in the U.S.
- Led by Brigham Young, they settled in Utah Territory, establishing Salt Lake City and creating an irrigation-based farming system in the arid climate.
- Their migration set a precedent for westward expansion by showing that settlers could survive in harsh, isolated environments.

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