Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
high
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:United_States_Senate
|
| gptkbp:context |
early 20th century America
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:Mormonism
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
March 1912
|
| gptkbp:examines |
Mormon Church's financial practices
Mormon Church's political influence Mormon Church's social policies Mormon political activities Mormon polygamy practices |
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
Reed Smoot's election
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Smoot's continued political career
|
| gptkbp:highlights |
tensions between religion and politics
the role of religion in American politics |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first hearings of its kind in U. S. history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Reed Smoot hearings
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:political_maneuvering
legal arguments debates on religious freedom historical testimonies |
| gptkbp:influenced |
future legislation regarding religious groups
future political hearings perception of Mormons in politics public policy discussions on religion |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
Mormon political representation
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Privileges_and_Elections
Senate debates testimonies from various witnesses Senate floor speeches |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
cultural attitudes of the time
the political climate of the Progressive Era |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:James_E._Talmage
gptkb:Joseph_F._Smith other church leaders |
| gptkbp:led_to |
changes in Senate procedures regarding hearings.
greater awareness of religious discrimination increased media coverage of Mormon issues increased scrutiny of religious influence in politics |
| gptkbp:outcome |
political implications for the Republican Party
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Smoot's election in 1909
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
public protests
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Mormon_Church
gptkb:Reed_Smoot |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Smoot's election being upheld
Smoot's eventual re-election increased scrutiny of candidates' religious affiliations |
| gptkbp:sparked |
debate on separation of church and state
|
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
1911
|