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This is the state of Deseret, the original request for what ultimately became Utah. (lemmy.world)
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[–] aramis87@fedia.io 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How were the borders of the area they wanted decided on?

[–] FeelThePower@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure it's just the entire American great basin

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 5 points 2 months ago

Hunh, you're right. Plus (of course!) a whole bunch of sea access.