asked 130k views
2 votes
Why did the Mormons face troubles with their neighbors in Independence, Missouri?

asked
User Tjmgis
by
8.2k points

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:

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.

Step-by-step explanation:

Plato sample answer

3 votes
in kirtland ohio centering when facing the mormons headquarters
answered
User Apekshit
by
8.2k points

Related questions

2 answers
1 vote
190k views
2 answers
0 votes
208k views
2 answers
3 votes
95.8k views
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.