The men of the Mormon Battalion signed up to serve in the Mexican-American War primarily to

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earn much-needed money for the Mormon emigrants.
earn much-needed money for the Mormon emigrants.

do their patriotic duty.
do their patriotic duty.

explore a region the church leaders were interested in.
explore a region the church leaders were interested in.

get to California to mine for gold before returning.

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The primary reason the men of the Mormon Battalion signed up to serve in the Mexican-American War was to earn much-needed money for the Mormon emigrants. This was a significant factor as many in the Mormon community were seeking financial stability and assistance for their migration and settlement efforts.