Question

The main issues that divided the Mormons and the federal government were not resolved for more than 40 years. In time, Congress passed a law that _____. legalized polygamy, but only for Mormons living in Utah increased taxes for Mormon-owned businesses took control of elections away from the Mormon Church granted control of elections to the Mormon Church

Answer 1

In time, Congress passed a law that **took control of elections away from the Mormon Church**. This was part of a series of legislative actions aimed at reducing the influence of the Mormon Church in Utah and addressing issues related to polygamy and governance in the territory.