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Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: Mountain Meadows Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, about the Mountain Meadow Massacre.
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Primary
Other

Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: The Utah War

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, on the Utah War from 1857-1858.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Statehood for Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides discussion of Utah statehood from the Encyclopedia of Utah History.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: The Path to Utah Statehood

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of four good articles on why Utah was not allowed to become a state until it outlawed the Mormon practice of polygamy in 1890. The articles also contain primary source documents.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Church's Growth, Structure and Reach

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of questions and answers on the current size of the Mormon Church, how is is spreading around the world, the role it plays in Utah and its finances.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Utah War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Utah War.
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Handout
50 States

50 States: Utah (Ut)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Utah. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.