French missionaries, unlike their Spanish counterparts, decided they could best convert Native Americans to Christianity by

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French missionaries believed that in order to convert Native Americans to Christianity, they needed to learn the Native peoples' languages and spend time among the native communities. This approach allowed for a better understanding of the Native Americans' beliefs and cultural practices, which helped the missionaries to adapt their teachings and better communicate the message of Christianity. This approach was in contrast to the Spanish method of forcefully converting Native Americans and destroying their traditional religions.

French Missionaries, Unlike Their Spanish Counterparts, Decided They Could Best