Why do you think that the cherokee were known as one of the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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Tony Boone

5 January, 03:18

Why do you think that the cherokee were known as one of the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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because they were more civilized than the other tribes

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The Chickasaw people moved to Indian Territory during the "Great Removal," on what was called the "Trail of Tears." Other tribes forced to relocate were the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole, called the "Five Civilized Tribes" because of their highly developed ruling systems.