Whole cities

One interesting thing about the missionary work among the Lamanites was that they were converted in entire cities. I think that says something about the communal nature of their culture. Some communities had developed an openness such that they would hear new ideas and as one person was convinced of the truth of the gospel other around them came to believe likewise. The Nephite dissenters – Amalekites and Amulonites – used their influence to block the conversion of their neighbors and friends.

The fact that the converted Lamanites opened a challenge with the Nephites doubtless paved the way some years later for the Nephites to accept them and give them land when they sought refuge.