Questions and Links for CHFT 31-32

This Thursday, February 7, we will discuss chapters 31-32 in Church History in the Fulness of Times. Here are a few study questions, followed by links to relevant articles. Church History in the Fulness of Times, Chapter 31: The Quest for Self-Sufficiency 1. List reasons why leading public officials in the U.S. were eager to complete railroad lines across the continent. Where and when was the golden spike laid, uniting east and west railroad lines? 2. What were some elements of "home industry," or self-sufficiency, practiced by the Saints in Utah in the late 1860's? 3. Where and when was the first cooperative institution in Utah founded? Who supervised it? 4. Who was Joseph Ridges and what was his contribution to Church music? 5. Which nations enjoyed missionary success during the years 1864-1874? BONUS: How did the Salt Lake Tribune get its start? 6. Where was the first united order organized? Why there? Church History in the Fulness of Times, Chapter 32: Brigham Young's Presidency: The Final Decade 1. Name the three sisters assigned by Brigham Young to reestablish Relief Societies throughout the Utah Territory. List some early Relief Society projects. 2. What was the second auxiliary to take more permanent shape under the direction of Brigham Young? Who was the president of this organization? 3. What historic event prompted an organization for the young women of the Church? What was teh original name of this society? 4. Who were the Dusenberry brothers? Name the three educational academies opened by the Church in the 1870's-1880's. 5. What difficulties faced members of the Church in colonizing Arizona and Mexico? 6. Where were the first endowments for the dead performed? Who were among those to receive these sacred ordinances? BONUS: Of all the vast and varied accomplishments of Brigham Young, name one or two that impress you most. Links to related articles: "The Deseret Alphabet" (Friend, July 1985) "The Organ" (BYU Studies) "The Priesthood Reorganization of 1877: Brigham Young's Last Achievement" (BYU Studies) "Eight Presidents: A Century at BYU" (Ensign, Oct. 1975) "Eliza R. Snow: First Lady of the Pioneers" (Ensign, Sept. 1973)