How did the mormons interact with the land they settled?

a. they settled only in places that easily supported farming.

b. they adopted techniques from local native american tribes to survive on the land.

c. they farmed in one place and left when it could no longer support their crops.

d. they built canals and dams to irrigate their farmland.

The correct option is D

The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known as Mormon pioneers, first came to the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. At that time, the territory that would become the state of Utah It was under the control of Mexico. As a consequence of the US intervention in Mexico, the land became a territory of the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, on February 2, 1848. The treaty was ratified by the United States Senate on the 10th. of March. Upon their arrival at the Lago del Valle Salado, the Mormons literally had to make a place to live. They created irrigation systems, established farms, built houses, churches and schools. Access to water was crucial. Almost immediately, Brigham Young set out to identify and claim more sites for the community.