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What was Brigham Young's role in Utah Territory?

  • First governor

  • Second governor

  • Third governor

  • Fourth governor

Answer

Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, played a pivotal role in Utah Territory as its first governor. He led the Latter-day Saint pioneers in their westward migration and established the territory in 1847. As governor, Young oversaw the development of Utah, including its infrastructure, economy, and legal system.
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