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'''1847–1857:''' Mormon settlers founded approximately 100 towns in present-day Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, and Wyoming. | '''1847–1857:''' Mormon settlers founded approximately 100 towns in present-day Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, and Wyoming. | ||
'''1849:''' The Mormons organized the Provisional State of Deseret, which provided Mormons with a constitution and a system of government until Utah became a territory in 1850. The State of Deseret included parts of present-day California, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. | '''1849:''' The Mormons organized the Provisional State of Deseret, which provided Mormons with a constitution and a system of government until Utah became a territory in 1850. The State of Deseret included parts of present-day California, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. | ||
'''1850:''' The Utah Territory was organized to include parts of what are now Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. | '''1850:''' The Utah Territory was organized to include parts of what are now Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. | ||
'''1849-1853:''' Indian Wars- Stansbury, 1857 Provo Canyon,1853-4 Walker War, 1853 Gunnison massacure,1854-55 Steptoe Expedition, 1857-61 Utah Expedition, 1860 Utter and VanOrman Wagen Train | '''1849-1853:''' Indian Wars- Stansbury, 1857 Provo Canyon,1853-4 Walker War, 1853 Gunnison massacure,1854-55 Steptoe Expedition, 1857-61 Utah Expedition, 1860 Utter and VanOrman Wagen Train | ||
'''1856-1860:''' Approximately 3,000 immigrants came to Utah with the handcart companies. | '''1856-1860:''' Approximately 3,000 immigrants came to Utah with the handcart companies. | ||
'''1857:''' Mountain Meadow Massacure | '''1857:''' Mountain Meadow Massacure | ||
'''1857-1858:''' President James Buchanan ordered United States States Troops to the Utah Territory to challenge an alleged Mormon rebellion. Brigham Young recalled settlers from outlying communities. The crisis was settled peacefully, and in June 1858, federal troops established Camp Floyd 40 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. | '''1857-1858:''' President James Buchanan ordered United States States Troops to the Utah Territory to challenge an alleged Mormon rebellion. Brigham Young recalled settlers from outlying communities. The crisis was settled peacefully, and in June 1858, federal troops established Camp Floyd 40 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. | ||