1. The Mormon Trail

2. Exodus from Illinois
Thousands of Mormons left Illinois and headed west, led by Brigham Young
This group of settlers took time to prepare and educated themselves about their new home
They left in winter because angry mobs threatened them with violence
3,000 Mormons made the first trek out west

3. Winter Quarters
Moving along their trail during the Winter was cold and miserable
They set up “Winter Quarters” a camp of log cabins in Nebraska
They faced disease, cold, not enough food and warm clothes causing many to die

4. The Trek West
The trail along the northern side of the Platte River came to be known as the Mormon Trail.
The Oregon Trail ran along the southern side of the same river.

6. The Trek West
The “Pioneer Company” (aka advance company) was made up of mostly men and was sent ahead of the rest of the group to clear trees, rocks, and write guides for others to follow
Pioneers built log rafts to get their wagons across the rivers
They walked nearly 1,000 miles through rough terrain

7. The Trek West
This is the Place! Brigham Young & the pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847