In the late 1800s, Presbyterian missionaries established a presence in what is now northern New Mexico. This provided an alternative to the Catholicism, which was brought to the area by the Spanish Conquistadors and had remained unchanged. The area experienced a "mini" reformation, in that many converts were made to Presbyterianism, prompting persecution. In some cases, the converts left towns and villages to establish their own neighboring villages. The arrival of the United States to the area prompted the Catholic church to modernize and make efforts at winning the converts back, many of which did return. However, there are still stalwart Presbyterians and Presbyterian churches in the area. COUNT 3
QSN1 Around when did Presbyterian missionaries arrived in New Mexico? ANS1 1800s QSN2 The established Presbyterian church in New Mexico provided an alternative to which religion? ANS2 Catholicism QSN3 Who brought Catholicism into New Mexico? ANS3 Spanish Conquistadors