Latter Day Saint Movement

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  • Book of Mormon Written

    Book of Mormon Written

    The first draft of the Book of Mormon is "translated" by Joseph Smith.
  • Church of Latter-Day Saints Founded

    Church of Latter-Day Saints Founded

    Established by its founder and first president Joseph Smith.
  • Missouri Mormon War

    Missouri Mormon War

    Leads to the expulsion of Mormons from Jackson County. This forced Mormons West to the Utah region. This law was not changed until 1976.
  • Joseph Smith Killed by a Mob in Illinois

    Joseph Smith Killed by a Mob in Illinois

    Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, making his death significant. Brigham Young takes over as President.
  • The State of Deseret is Proposed

    The State of Deseret is Proposed

    Present-day Utah, most of Nevada and Arizona, and some of Colorado, California, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oregon, and Idaho. This was the area where Mormons had the majority settled. It was a provisional state government for two years but was never recognized by the United States.
  • The Utah War Ends

    The Utah War Ends

    Although the federal government had won and gained authority over Utah, and with the help of Brigham Young, Mormons were allowed to have autonomy.
  • BYU is Established

    BYU is Established

    Founded by Brigham Young as a way to teach religion to youth. Became the largest private religious university in the United States.
  • Gordon B. Hickley Becomes The 15th President

    Gordon B. Hickley Becomes The 15th President

    Helped to establish The Church of Latter-Day Saints as a World Religion and begin to grow internationally.