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This is the state of Deseret, the original request for what ultimately became Utah. (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

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