Which Native American tribe was known for its adaptation to white civilization practices?

The Cherokee tribe is well-documented for its significant adaptation to European-American civilization practices during the 18th and 19th centuries. This can be seen in their establishment of a written form of their language, the creation of a syllabary by Sequoyah, and the adoption of agriculture and other economic practices modeled on European settlers. Additionally, the Cherokee formed a centralized government, developed a constitution, and engaged in diplomacy with the United States government.

This ability to adapt and assimilate into some aspects of European-American culture made the Cherokee a notable example among Native American tribes during this period. Their attempts to coexist with settlers and their efforts toward education and literacy set them apart from many other tribes, who often maintained more traditional lifestyles and resisted change. This history is exemplified by events leading to the Trail of Tears, where despite their adaptation, they were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands, highlighting the tragic dichotomy between adaptation and survival.