The Mormons Move West. Goal: 1. Explain the water rights the Mormons started in the west.

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The Mormons Move West

Goal: 1. Explain the water rights the Mormons started in the west.

A. Background 1. Mormon religion started by Joseph Smith in New York in 1830.

A. Background 1. Mormon religion started by Joseph Smith in New York in Moved to Illinois.

A. Background 1. Mormon religion started by Joseph Smith in New York in Moved to Illinois. 3. Smith was arrested in Nauvoo, IL and killed by an angry mob.

B. Brigham Young 1. Became leader of the Mormons and planned their trip to Utah.

C. The Mormon Trail 1. Went from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City. It paralleled the Oregon Trail.

C. The Mormon Trail 1. Went from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City. It paralleled the Oregon Trail. 2. During poor times the Mormons used handcarts instead of wagons.

D. Eastern vs. Western Water Rights 1. East - Landowners must maintain a free flow of water downstream. You could not increase or decrease the flow of water. Example: Mill pond

D. Eastern vs. Western Water Rights 2. West - Water could be taken from the stream as long as it was used for beneficial purposes. Necessary because of the dry climate of the west. Example: Farm irrigation.

The Mormons Move West Goal: 1. Explain the water rights the Mormons started in the west.

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