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English
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The Struggle for Statehood
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Pioneer
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2004
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51
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no.3
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30-32
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Lyman discusses the obstacles encountered by citizens of the Utah territory during their 47-year battle for statehood. Anti-Mormon sentiment, opposition to polygamy, fear of church-dominated politics, and unwillingness to upset the Republican/Democrat balance were all national concerns that had to be addressed before the state was admitted on January 4, 1896.