Which group of Southeastern Native nations is often referred to as the Five Civilized Tribes?
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Correct answer: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole
The term usually refers to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole. Although the phrase reflects the biased language of white Americans, it was used to describe Native nations that adopted some Euro-American institutions while maintaining their own sovereignty.
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