It attempted to create the state of Deseret, but its marital practices delayed that settlement's bid for statehood until 1896.
Along with some Paiute Indians, members of this group murdered the Fancher-Baker party in the Mountain Meadows Massacre. This group moved west after a failed settlement at Nauvoo in Illinois. It attempted to create the state of Deseret, but its marital practices delayed that settlement's bid for statehood until 1896. This group was led by Brigham Young to the state of Utah. For 10 points, name this religious group which once practiced polygamy, and which was founded when Joseph Smith was shown some golden plates.
Along with some Paiute Indians, members of this group murdered the Fancher-Baker party in the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
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