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How Did Christianity Affect Latin America

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Christianity changed societies in Latin America in the period 1500-1800 by introducing indigenous people to new beliefs. During 1500-1800 many europeans traveled to Latin America seeking wealth and resources. The europeans second motive was to convert the indigenous peoples through missionary efforts. When the europeans travelled to Latin America they saw how the indigenous peoples worshiped, the europeans did not approve of the natives religious traditions and sought out to convert the native peoples. Throughout the age of exploration european travelers Impacted latin america by introducing the indigenous people to the beliefs of Christianity.
First of all, Christianity was introduced to the natives through the efforts of european explorers.
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