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A Rush to the West Chapter 13.4

Mormons Religious group founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 Joseph Smith reveals his heavenly visions in his Book of Mormon Many disagreed with his teachings Shared property, polygamy Hostilities force Mormons out of communities New York>Ohio>Missouri>Illinois Smith murdered in Illinois

Led by Brigham Young, the Mormons left Illinois and headed west. Ended up in Salt Lake City, Utah. The differences between Mormons and the United States caused initial difficulty. Eventually in 1892 Utah becomes a state. Seeking Refuge

California Gold Rush Starts in 1849 80,000 prospectors moved in search of gold. Miners took the law into their own hands Miners known as “49ers”

California Though most towns were temporary, some cities boomed. San Francisco becomes an important trade port. 1848: 200 people 1870: 100,000 people California

Cultural Diversity People around the world flocked to California. The gold rush brought enormous ethnic diversity to California. 40% European immigrants 45,000 Chinese immigrants Several thousand free African Americans