Utah Weekly Week 13

Who was the leader of the Mormon pioneers mentioned in the text?

• Brigham Young

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Tommy and Betsy help build in the new camp?

• Houses

• Schools

• Churches

• Stores

What was the main reason the Mormon pioneers left their homes in Nauvoo, Illinois?

• Violent mobs forced them out

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They were looking for gold

• They were invited by another state

How often is a census conducted in the United States?

• Every 10 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 20 years

• Every year

What was unique about the 1940 census compared to previous ones?

• It was the last time census takers went door-to-door

• It was the first digital census

• It included questions about pets

• It was conducted every 5 years

Who established the colonies shown in the map?

• Brigham Young

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of Brigham Young's plan for laying out streets and towns?

• To make streets confusing

• To create a grid system for easy navigation

• To build the tallest buildings

• To eliminate all trees

What is the name of the county named after Captain Daniel C. Davis?

• Davis County

• Smith County

• Young County

• Lincoln County

What was the cricket plague?

• A storm of locusts that destroyed crops

• A flood that washed away homes

• A drought that dried up rivers

• A fire that burned forests

Which bird helped control the cricket plague in Utah?

• California Gull

• Bald Eagle

• Red-tailed Hawk

• Blue Jay