What Is Martial Law?

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2. Illinois Mormon War 1843

Joseph Smith was the founder of Mormonism, a religion that currently has approximately 14.8 million Mormons worldwide. He is an influential figure even today in his absence, while he was also rather influential when he was still alive.

Smith was accused of the murder of a Missouri governor, Lilburn Boggs, and the state of Missouri wanted to deport him. Smith, however, abused his position as mayor of Nauvoo to obtain a discharge. This inflamed tensions and, as mayor, Smith invoked martial law to deal with rioting residents. The governor of Missouri, Governor Ford, abolished Smith’s decree and Smith had to escape to Iowa. Smith was eventually lynched by a mob while awaiting trial for treason.

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