The "5 Civilized Tribes" refers to five Native American tribes that were known for adopting various cultural practices of European settlers and had established governmental systems. The tribes are:
- Choctaw
- Chickasaw
- Creek (Muscogee)
- Cherokee
- Seminole
The Apache, Maya, and Shoshone are not included in this designation. The term "uncivilized" is not a proper descriptor and is often viewed as pejorative.