1846 ⟶ Mormon Exodus to Utah Begins

1846–1847: Mormon migration to Utah.Liberal and nationalist ...

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⛪ George Whitefield's Preaching Tour Ignites the First Great Awakening

George Whitefield brings the First Great Awakening to New England⟶

Religious RevivalGreat AwakeningEvangelicalismNew EnglandGeorge WhitefieldColonial AmericaChristianityReligious HistoryAmerican History

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⛪ Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints Founded

The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints is established by Joseph Smith as prophet and president of the Church.⟶

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🛤️ Westward Expansion Begins: Trails to California and Oregon Established

1840s: Oregon Trail as well as the Santa Fe Trail, Platte Road and Mormon Trail provided Westward mobility into California and Oregon. Motivations for use of such trails include market opportunity and escape from religious persecution.⟶

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✝️ Millerite Movement's Great Disappointment

October 22: Millerite movement awaits the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. Christ's non-appearance becomes known as the Great Disappointment.⟶

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🧳 Mormon Exodus to Utah Begins

1846–1847: Mormon migration to Utah.Liberal and nationalist pressure led to the European revolutions of 1848.⟶

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