The Chickasaws and Cherokees both succeeded in adapting to American society and adopting White culture to a significant extent. They embraced Christianity, developed their land, owned property, and even published their own newspaper in English and the Cherokee language. However, despite their acculturation and attempts to become full citizens, white settlers in Georgia put immense pressure on the Cherokee to relocate, motivated by desires for their valuable agricultural lands and the discovery of gold on their territories.
The Chickasaws and Cherokees successfully adapted to American society by establishing structured governments, embracing Christianity and literacy, and developing economically. However, their efforts to integrate did not shield them from the violent pressures of white settlers, culminating in the tragic forced removal known as the Trail of Tears. This illustrates the complex relationship between Native Americans and early American society.
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