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.
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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