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Important Dates for Joseph Smith
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Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith published his first novel, which lead many people to begin following him in his new religion. -
Published "Words of Wisdom"
Exact date of publishment not known -
Vote for Abstinence
In 1836 Mormon temperance advocates forced a vote for total abstinence. Exact date not known. -
Published another work
This work expanded on "Hamitic Curse". -
Death
Smith was brutally murdered by a group of militia men sent to arrest him. -
Tried for Presidency
Smith advocated "theodemocracy", and the abolition of slavery.
