Which of the following was the key to the granting of statehood to Utah in 1896?
A) The army won a final decisive victory over hostile Indians.
B) Democratic congressmen realized that Utah's voters were solidly in their camp.
C) Non-Mormons gained control of the state.
D) The Mormons agreed to give up polygamy.

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The Mormons agreed to give up polygamy was the key to the granting of statehood to Utah in 1896. Prior to this, the issue of polygamy had been a major obstacle to Utah's statehood, as it violated federal laws and values. With the Mormons agreeing to abandon this practice, Congress was more willing to grant statehood to Utah.

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