Problem
In 1782, French writer Hector de Crévecoeur claimed that "thousands of Europeans are Indians" yet "we have no example of even one of those Aborigines having from choice become European." Using information from the chapter, what do you think this statement tells us about religious conversion in the Americas?
1. Europeans were highly troubled by those who voluntarily adopted Indian ways, especially in light of their own failed efforts at converting native peoples.
2. Europeans were converted to Indian religions, yet colonists failed to convert any Amerindians to Christianity.
3. Thousands of European colonists adopted Indian dress and customs but the reverse never happened.