Utah War
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Was an armed confrontation between Mormon settlers in the Utah Territory and the armed forces of the US government.
Chronology
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August 1858: Brigham Young, a prominent leader in the Mormon Church, was replaced as Governor of Utah Territory in 1858. This marked the end of the theocratic rule in the territory, where the church held significant political power.
June 1858: At the end of June 1858, U.S. Army troops under General Johnston entered the Salt Lake Valley unhindered.
November 1857: In 1857, Col. Albert Sidney Johnston replaced Col. Alexander as commander at Fort Bridger. Johnston ordered the regiment to stay at Fort Bridger for the winter and postpone the move to Salt Lake City until the following spring.
