Oh, to clarify, I'm studying in the US and am taking American history 101. Halp.
I'll sum it up for you
"This place fucking sucks yo, lets go on an adventure!"
*many years later*
"here, take these blankets. We're good guys"
*bang* DIE! THIS IS OUR LAND! *bang bang*
Land of the free, home of the brave, murrica' fuck yeah etc etc