jan 1, 1847 - Mormon Movement

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Brigham Young leads Mormons into Utah after facing persecution at home. After its foundation in 1830, Mormonism was a Christian "denomination" that gained popularity during the period. It held somewhat radical beliefs (such as polygemy) that resulted in most people rejecting the religion, although it did expand rapidly not long after it was created. (Continuity: proliferation of utopian movements during the period)

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