19th-century Protestant Missionaries

In the 19th century, Protestant missionaries traveled from Europe and North America to various parts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific to spread Christianity. They aimed to convert local populations, establish churches, schools, and hospitals, and often promoted Western ideas, education, and healthcare. While their efforts facilitated cultural exchange and development, they also contributed to colonialism’s influence, sometimes leading to cultural disruption. Their work was driven by religious conviction and a desire to 'civilize' and save souls, making them significant figures in the era’s global history of religion, imperialism, and cross-cultural interaction.