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CLEP US History I

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Although differing religious beliefs contributed to the armed conflict between Mormons and Missouri's residents in 1838, the Mormons were also unpopular for which of the following reasons?
  1. Missouri did not grant freedom of religion in the 1820s.
  2. The Mormons failed to attract followers, making them suspect to Missourians.
  3. Mormon's loyalty to their community gave them significant economic power.
  4. Mormons supported slavery, adding to the division within Missouri.
  5. Land was scarce in Missouri, so the Mormon presence forced other residents out of state.
Explanation
Answer: C - The growing Mormon community was intensely loyal, making it a significant homogenous economic and political power. Because the Mormon community generally supported its own businesses and could sway elections, it became increasingly unpopular with its neighbors in Missouri. The conflicts in 1838 led to the death of Joseph Smith, the religion's founder, and the Mormons being forced out of the state and migrating to Utah.
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