After 1852, anger toward the Mormons in the Utah territory increased throughout the United States for which of the following reasons?
A) The Mormons officially sanctioned polygamy.
B) The Mormons prohibited all non-Mormons from entering their state of "Deseret."
C) The Mormons engaged in a rebellion against the government of the United States.
D) The Mormons publicized their belief that Jesus was not divine and not the Son of God.

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After 1852, anger toward the Mormons in Utah increased because they officially sanctioned polygamy. This practice was seen as immoral and unconstitutional by many Americans, and it caused a backlash against the Mormon community. The federal government eventually passed laws outlawing polygamy and took other actions to try to force the Mormons to abandon the practice.

After 1852, Anger Toward the Mormons in the Utah Territory