Question

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Answer 1

". . . The whole number of souls now on the road may be set down in round numbers at twelve thousand. From two to three thousand have disappeared from Nauvoo in various directions. . . . This comprises the entire Mormon population that once flourished in Hanwingspan [County]. In their palmy days they probably numbered between fifteen and sixteen thousand souls, most of whom are now scattered upon the prairies, bound for the Pacific slope of the American continent."
–Account of Mormon migration from the Sangamo Journal (Springfield, Illinois), July 23, 1846

Which statement best describes why the Mormons left Illinois?

(1 point)They were looking for better farmland.

They wanted to settle where they could safely practice their religion.

They sought to settle in a mild climate.

They had split away from their leader Brigham Young.

Answer 2

@tHe_FiZiCx99

Answer 3

They wanted to settle where they could safely practice their religion.

Answer 4

I agree - if I remember correctly, they were being persecuted.........

Answer 5

0.0 I haven't done history yet lol, but I'd go with um B

Answer 6

ok but what does every 1 els say

Answer 7

"In their palmy days they probably numbered between fifteen and sixteen thousand souls, most of whom are now scattered upon the prairies,"

Answer 8

ok then thnx 2 all