Why Are Mormons?

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Mr. Beat gives a brief history of Mormonism, a uniquely American religion. A special shout out to @MrTerry, @CynicalHistorian, and @MLaserHistory for their help making this video.

Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Aaron Shafovaloff, Don LaVange, Jon Ridinger, Ken Lund, J. Stephen Conn, Tim Stewart, Nyttend, EGDJ, and Mangoman. Music by Bad Snacks, LATASHA, Quincas Moreira, Sextile, Density & Time, and White Hex.

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Sources/further reading:

Wood, Timothy L. “The Prophet and the PresidencyMormonism and Politics in Joseph Smith’s 1844 Presidential Campaign.” Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1998) 93, no. 2 (2000)16793.

Hill, Marvin S. “Joseph Smith and the 1826 TrialNew Evidence and New Difficulties.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 2 (1972)22333.

American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church by Alex Beam

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First Vision: Memory and Mormon Origins by Steven Harper

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American Zion: A New History of Mormonism by Benjamin E. Park

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Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet (A Biography) by Dan Vogel

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Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Richard L. Bushman

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Mormonism describes the beliefs and traditions of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Mormons are both a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism.

That said, you might be surprised to hear that the Latter Day Saint movement is one of the NEWEST religions. It’s only been around less than 200 years…so not that much longer than I’VE been around, yo, and I’ve been around. But DESPITE only being around for less than 200 years, more than 17 million people around the world currently follow the Latter Day Saint movement. You have probably already heard of Mormonism, especially if you’re an American. So why did Mormonism become such a big deal?

Here’s the story of Mormonism, a uniquely American religion.

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