What was one reason European missionaries often came into conflict with Native communities?
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Correct answer: Missionaries tried to convert Native peoples and change traditional beliefs and practices
Many missionaries sought to convert Native peoples to Christianity and reshape their cultural practices. These efforts could undermine traditional authority, spiritual beliefs, and social structures.
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