Why did some of the native people convert?

Missionaries and fear of reprisal

Explanation: Nearly all European powers sent missionaries, the spanish in particular would set up missions or churches in native lands.

Most natives were also afraid of colonial reptisal should they break away from the church, as many colonial military governors were extremely religious.

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