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When white settlers and missionaries attempted to help the Cherokee, they often aimed to "civilize" them by promoting European-style agriculture, education, and Christianity. While some Cherokees adopted these practices, the efforts were often driven by a paternalistic attitude that disregarded Cherokee sovereignty and culture. Ultimately, these interventions contributed to tensions and conflicts, culminating in the forced removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. This tragic event led to significant loss of life and further erosion of Cherokee identity and autonomy.

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