1. Why would the Mormons have built this statue?

2. Lesson Objectives
To understand the initial and wider contextual reasons why the Mormons were able to successfully settle in Salt Lake City
To be able to explain Brigham Young’s role in the Mormons success

3. What did people think of the Great Salt Lake when they reached it?
My feelings were such as I could not describe. Everything looked gloomy and I felt heart sick. Weak and weary as I am, I would rather go a thousand miles farther than remain in such a desolate and forsaken spot as this
- Young’s sister-in-law, Harriet, 1847

4. So how did they make a success of Salt Lake City?
Read p.78 – 81 in the white text book and complete your A4 sheet
How important was Brigham Young?
What other factors were important?

5. What were the Mormon Failures?
Mountain Meadow massacre?
Failed to establish their own state?
Make sure you know and understand the significance of these 2 issues

6. What was the main reason why the Mormons were able to build Salt Lake City?