The Mormon Conquest of 1852

About this Video

• Video Title: The Mormon Conquest of 1852
• Channel: JonLevi
• Speakers: JonLevi
• Duration: 00:17:33

Introduction

This video investigates the historical narrative surrounding the Mormon settlement of Manti, Utah in 1852. The speaker challenges the commonly accepted story by comparing official Mormon historical accounts with other sources, specifically a Spanish map from 1776 and the Journal of Discourses.

Key Takeaways

• Conflicting Narratives: The video highlights discrepancies between the widely accepted story of Mormon settlement in Manti (invitation by Native Americans, followed by conflict and relocation) and evidence suggesting pre-existing settlements and a different sequence of events.
• Journal of Discourses Evidence: A discourse from 1852 reveals that half the houses in Manti were vacant at that time, indicating a pre-existing infrastructure that contradicts the narrative of a newly established settlement.
• Spanish Map (1776): A 1776 Spanish map shows established routes and settlements in the Manti area, further supporting the existence of prior communities.
• Manti Temple Construction: The construction date of the Manti Temple (1888) is discussed, highlighting its later construction relative to the supposed initial settlement.
• The "Conquest" Implication: The title suggests a more forceful and less cooperative settlement than the traditionally presented narrative.