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Many native groups had already been converted to Christianity by French explorers; however, their particular sect of Christianity was Roman Catholicism. As the Puritans had separated from the Church of England due to the fact that it was still very close to its Catholic roots, they were dissatisfied with this. They also neglected the fact that most natives still held traditional spiritual beliefs as well, even if they had embraced Christianity. Some did succumb to Puritan attempts at conversion, but it was not popular.
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∙ 12y agoActually, most of them did. The Spanish converted almost all of Meso-America, all the Andean Civilizations, and the Portuguese converted all of Brazil, and the British and French managed to convert a good portion of the Part of North America north of Meso-America.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they were trying to prevent the Native Americans from suffering. The Spanish were trying to help them.
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Why were Native Americans brought to the missions?
Trying to convert them into Christianity
Did the Native Americans switch to Christianity?
One could ask why any group/people convert to any belief - it is because they believe it to be the truth. No one forced the American Indians to convert to Christianity - though some undoubtedly were or even 'bought' to convert. This is the way of some in mankind. Many still hold to their own beliefs today.
How were the Dutch different in a way they treated their colonies?
They had no desire to convert the locals to Christianity and they did not want to change the native culture. =============================== They did not settle a lot of their people there.
How did europeans treat Indians?
They treated the native Americans very badly and they took their kids away because they wanted to convert them to Christianity.
What was ferdinands religion?
Ferdinand was a Christian. He tried to convert natives religion to Christianity. once he tried to convert the chief's religion he became upset because he did not want anything to do with Christianity, so the native chief drove a spear right through Ferdinand's foot.
Why have the Puritans failed to convert the Indians?
The Puritans failed to convert the Native Americans due to cultural differences, lack of mutual understanding, and conflicting beliefs. The Native Americans already had their own spiritual beliefs and traditions which made it challenging for the Puritans to convert them to Christianity. Additionally, the Puritans often used coercive and aggressive tactics which further alienated the Native Americans.
Why were Native Americans brought to the missions?
Trying to convert them into Christianity
What is the ecomienda system?
rights to settlers to tax local Native Americans or to make them work. In exchange these settlers were supposed to protect the Native American people and convert them to Christianity.
What was the purpose of the California mission?
to convert native Americans to Christianity.
What was the main purpose of the missions?
To convert the native Americans to Christianity
What religion did the spanish priest try to convert native Americans to?
christianity
What was the main reason that the Spanish established?
to convert the Native Americans to Christianity
What was the main reason Chief red jacket refused to convert the Iroquois to Christianity?
Chief Red Jacket refused to convert the Iroquois to Christianity because he believed it would erode their traditional beliefs and way of life. He saw Christianity as a threat to their culture and autonomy as a Native American tribe.
Who were the people that came to the Americas to convert native people to Christianity?
St. John Brebeuf came from France to convert Native Americans to Christianity. He came with other Jesuits & they were subsequently Martyred in the New World.
What was the main reason that the Spanish established missions?
to convert the Native Americans to Christianity
What did Spain build in the borderlands of New Spain to convert the Native Americans to Christianity?
Spain built missions in the borderlands of New Spain to convert Native Americans to Christianity. These missions served as religious communities where Native Americans were taught Christianity, agriculture, and other skills to assimilate them into Spanish colonial society.
How did the arrival of the Spanish change life for native American?
Those who would not convert to Christianity were killed, unless they could escape. Those who survived became virtual slaves.
