Utah War
Armed conflict in the Utah Territory in 1857–1858 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Utah War (1857–1858), also known as the Utah Expedition,[4] the Utah Campaign,[5] Buchanan's Blunder,[6] the Mormon War,[7] or the Mormon Rebellion,[8] was an armed confrontation between Mormon settlers in the Utah Territory and the armed forces of the US government. The confrontation lasted from May 1857 to July 1858. The conflict primarily involved Mormon settlers and federal troops, escalating from tensions over governance and autonomy within the territory. There were several casualties, predominantly non-Mormon civilians. Although the war featured no significant military battles, it included the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where Mormon militia members killed about 120 unarmed settlers traveling to California.
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United States |
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2,500–3,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
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Civilians: 150 killed (120 in Mountain Meadows Massacre)[3] |
The resolution of the Utah War came through negotiations that permitted federal troops to enter Utah Territory in exchange for a pardon granted to the Mormon settlers for any potential acts of rebellion. This settlement significantly reduced the tensions and allowed for the re-establishment of federal authority over the territory while largely preserving Mormon interests and autonomy.