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What was Brigham Young's primary goal in leading the Mormon migration?

  • Religious freedom

  • Economic opportunity

  • Political power

  • Land acquisition

Answer

Religious freedom was Brigham Young's primary goal in leading the Mormon migration. After facing persecution and discrimination in the United States, Young sought to establish a safe haven for his followers where they could practice their faith without fear of reprisal. He led the Mormons on a perilous journey across the Great Plains, eventually settling in the Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.
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