The Church continues to grow with increasing members, missionaries, and temples worldwide.

The Saints establish homes in the Salt Lake Valley. They build temples in the West. Many members from distant lands come to be with the Saints.

The pioneers travel from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley. They set up Winter Quarters. The Lord tells Brigham Young to divide the people into companies.

Under the guidance of Brigham Young, the Saints postpone their trek west and establish Winter Quarters.

Brigham Young encourages men to help the United States army in a war against Mexico.

The Lord chooses Brigham Young to be the leader after Joseph Smith's death. Mobs drive the Saints out of Nauvoo. The Saints travel in very difficult circumstances.

The Saints dedicate portions of the Nauvoo Temple as they are completed and perform many ordinances. The Saints are so eager that the temple remains open day and night.

The Apostles lead the Church until a new leader is chosen. Sidney Rigdon wants to be the leader and apostatizes.

Although innocent, Joseph, Hyrum, and others go to Carthage Jail. A mob kills Joseph and Hyrum. They give their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mobs form and persecute the Saints. Enemies start a newspaper with lies about Mormons. Joseph says the Saints will eventually be forced to leave Nauvoo.