What are 2 main trails across the country used for western migrations in the 1800's?
Joseph Smith led Mormons, who were persecuted in the east, west along The Mormon Trail to Salt Lake City. Other settlers followed the Oregon Trail looking for farmland and gold. ChaCha!
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About Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, the capital of the state of Utah, was founded by Mormons in 1847. It has a population of about 181,000 people and is close to Park City, Utah, where the famous Sundance Film Festival is hosted annually.
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