Did Mormons Secretly Support the Confederacy?

Did the Mormons support the Union or the Confederacy during the Civil War? The answer is far more complicated than most people realize. In this video, we break down the real relationship between the Latter-day Saints, Abraham Lincoln, slavery, secession, and the United States government during one of the most transformative eras in American history. From the Utah War and popular sovereignty to polygamy and federal intervention, this episode uncovers how the Civil War reshaped Mormon history forever. You’ll learn why Brigham Young distrusted both the North and the South, how the Republican Party targeted polygamy alongside slavery, and why the Civil War marked the end of Mormon isolation in Utah. We also explore the creation of Fort Douglas, the impact of the transcontinental telegraph and railroad, and the complicated legacy of slavery and indigenous displacement in territorial Utah. If you want historical context beyond the usual Civil War narratives, this deep dive reveals the forgotten western dimension of America’s greatest conflict. Brent Rogers, Unpopular Sovereignty: https://amzn.to/3RsISq0 Newsletter link for giveaway: https://benjaminpark.kit.com/e8e78e2331 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / benjaminparkhistorian   TikTok:   / benjaminparkhistorian   Books: American Zion: https://amzn.to/4j8Ms16 Kingdom of Nauvoo: https://amzn.to/4cmigxw Video Chapters: 00:00 The Big Question 00:59 Mormon Isolation 02:02 Western Territories 03:09 Popular Sovereignty 04:04 Utah War 05:01 National Consensus 06:58 Confederate Myth 07:52 Mormon Slavery 09:42 States Rights 10:40 Secession Debate 11:59 Supporting America 13:24 Civil War Prophecy 14:36 Federal Troops 15:41 Bear River 16:39 Lincoln Quote 18:26 Anti Polygamy 20:13 End Isolation 21:08 Civil War Legacy 22:02 Final Verdict #CivilWar #MormonHistory #AbrahamLincoln #americanhistory About This Channel: Welcome to the channel! I’m Dr. Benjamin Park—historian, author, professor, and unapologetic history geek. If you're tired of hearing that everything is unprecedented or nothing like this has ever happened before, you're in the right place. This channel dives into the complex (and fascinating) intersections of American religion, politics, and culture. I bring history out of the ivory tower and into real-world conversations—making it relevant, accessible, and even a little fun. Expect weekly deep dives, quick takes on current events, book recommendations, and sharp insights from the past to help us understand our present. From Mormon history to the abolitionist movement and beyond, let’s unpack how we got here—and where we might be going. Subscribe and geek out with me on the power of the past. This channel participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Views expressed on this channel are those of the presenter and not his employer.