Brett, it seems the USA was consistent, if nothing else, in its "conquering/vanquishing" of indigenous cultures wherever it landed. What you've written could be the history of Native Americans/First Nation all over, again. What makes it even more interesting, from a study standpoint, imo, is it being so contained and so removed from the "mainland" of the USA. I echo your sentiments about the actions of the majority of those who went before us. It is a good and right thing you are doing...the people's history.