Finally Statehood! Utah's Struggles, 1849-1896
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Utah's quest for statehood lasted longer, involved more political intrigue, and garnered more national attention than any other US territory. While Utahns-especially the Mormon population-hoped statehood would grant them increased political autonomy, the several decades of refusal by church leadership to denounce polygamy stalled even the most carefully executed political schemes. Even without the albatross of polygamy, the territory presented a unique set of challenges. Lingering distrust toward the federal government blurred the lines separating church and state. LDS leaders considered themselves anointed by God to lead the government. Officials sent from Washington to dilute Mormon control found themselves in hostile, dangerous terrain.
Book information
ISBN: | 9781560852735 |
Publisher: | Signature Books |
Imprint: | Signature Books |
Pub date: | 16 Dec 2019 |
DEWEY: | 979.202 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | xii, 470 |
Weight: | 907g |
Height: | 229mm |
Width: | 152mm |
Spine width: | 33mm |