With the arrival of the Europeans, the culture and lifestyle in the Marshall Islands changed. The Spanish, Germans, and later the Japanese settled the islands to a degree, primarily for economic gain. They introduced new technologies as well as new foods, languages, and other cultural aspects. However, one of their most lasting and important influences came with the introduction of Christianity. Nearly everyone in the country today is Christian and this religion changed the people's mindset, their dress, and more.
These minor, but ever-changing introductions have continued into the present as the Marshall Islands have a partnership with the United States. Although the people remain tied to the lands and seas in so many ways, they are regularly adopting new technology and continuously change as they become more globalized, such as the push to learn English as a second language.