Answer:
One example of how contact between Native Americans and Europeans brought changes to Native American societies is with the introduction of the horse made the Native Americans more mobile as compared to their pre-Columbian lifestyle. For example, the Plains Indians now expanded their buffalo hunting since they could cover more territory. The Native Americans had very few beasts of burden like horses prior to European contact.
Explanation:
Specific people who valued religion quite significantly played a role in this. I have studied this material so long ago that I cannot name those particular figures. Do some research and I'm sure you'll be able to find out for yourself.
