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Why did the Mormons face troubles with their neighbors in Independence, Missouri?

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Completely different religious beliefs
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Joseph Smith announced that Independence was to become the “New Jerusalem” for Mormons. He declared that he had a revelation that Mormons were entitled to that land. This statement angered non-Mormons, who feared that Smith and his newly formed militia would forcefully take over the whole city.

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