Gcse History - The American West - Why Were The Mormons Hated?

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Joseph Smith ran for president. People feared this would give Mormons more power.

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Political problem

Front 2

Mormons accused neighbours of theft, racing and gambling, which made them very unpopular.

Back 2

Social problem

Front 3

Mormons worked hard and became prosperous, and other citizens were jealous.

Back 3

Economic problem

Front 4

Mormon leaders had religious power that was feared.

Back 4

Religious problem

Front 5

Non-Mormons were afraid of a secret Mormon army known as the Danties.

Back 5

Political problem

Front 6

Non-Mormons were afraid of Indians getting Mormon sympathy.

Back 6

Social problem

Front 7

Joseph Smith formed a bank which caused serious debt for non-Mormons when it collapsed.

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Economic problem

Front 8

Mormon leaders had political power that other citizens feared.

Back 8

Political problem

Front 9

Mormons wanted to convert as many people as possible which worried non-Mormons in case they were taken over.

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Religious problem

Front 10

Mormons wanted their own laws.

Back 10

Political problem

Front 11

Mormons called themselves the 'Chosen People' and said only they would go to heaven.

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Religious problem

Front 12

Mormons practised Polygamy.

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Social problem