Acculturation

Many native tribes have a tough decision with either acculturation or cultural revitalization. One of the tribes that chose acculturation is the Choctaw tribe. The
Choctaw tribe were the first tribes to be moved to Oklahoma in 1830 on the Trail of Tears. Once in Oklahoma, the Choctaw quickly adapted to white culture with the help
of missionaries. They accepted a new religion and code of morals, a new educational system, adopted the constitution and legal system of the United States, and modified their agricultural and commercial practices. …