Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Joseph Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.
Handout
Other

Brigham Young: An American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints gives an overview of the life of Brigham Young, his accomplishments, and his conversion to Mormon faith.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Mormon Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
The sources in this set help place the Mormon migration in geographic, political, religious, and cultural contexts, including other westward movement motivated by Manifest Destiny.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mormons

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Mormons. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and religion.
Article
Other

Mormon Newsroom: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Brigham Young, one of the founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is described. It provides hyperlinks to related topics.
Article
Other

Latter Day Saints: The Testimony of Joseph Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints homepage. It concerns the beliefs of their leader Joseph Smith.
Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Mormon Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
The Utah portion of the Old Mormon Trail remains the best-known and most famous section of the several emigrant trails used by the Mormons in their migrations during the 19th century.
Handout
Other

Vermont History: Brigham Young (1801 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to Brigham Young. While Young is most closely associated with Utah, he was born and raised in Vermont.