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The term "Five Civilized Tribes" refers to five Native American nations—Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole—recognized for their adaptation of European customs and governance. This label emerged in the 19th century as these tribes engaged in agriculture, established formal governments, and developed written languages, which contrasted with the perceptions of other tribes. The designation was often used by white settlers to highlight these tribes' relative assimilation into Euro-American culture, though it also reflected a patronizing viewpoint that overlooked their rich cultural heritage.

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