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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Utah

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who "led the group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley?" Come to this website and find out!
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Joseph Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.
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Handout
Other

Brigham Young: An American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints gives an overview of the life of Brigham Young, his accomplishments, and his conversion to Mormon faith.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Jeff Turner, "Mormonism, 'Asiatic' Polygamy, and Immigration Regulation"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on immigration bans in American history including Teddy Roosevelt's ban on "anybody who believed in polygamy, promoted polygamy, or lived in a country that practiced polygamy." It discusses the Mormons and the Chinese.
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Website
Other

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter:the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough introduction to the Mormon Religion. A good place to start. It also gives links to more information.
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Website
Other

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a great deal of information on the Mormon faith, its people, and history.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mormons

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Mormons. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and religion.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History:religious Ferment

For Students 9th - 10th
The Second Great Awakening brought about the growth of Protestant denominations, and some new religions and sects.
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Primary
Other

Joseph Smith's History Vault: Mormons in Illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
From the 1850 and 1852 series of articles in the magazine, "American Whig Review," you can read about Mormonism and the Mormons in Illinois.
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Article
Other

Mormon Newsroom: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Brigham Young, one of the founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is described. It provides hyperlinks to related topics.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Mormonism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the Mormonism provides information on the religion's founder (Joseph Smith), holy book, (the "Book of Mormon"), and basic tenets. Also included is a history of Mormonism and the Mormon people, including an overview of the...
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Curated OER

Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Brigham Young.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mormons

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from John J. Stewart's "The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike" about Utah and the transcontinental railroad.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mormons

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from John J. Stewart's "The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike" about Utah and the transcontinental railroad.