The settlers were ipso facto the hostile group, as they were settling another people’s land. Otherwise, we’d call them visitors. (edit) My intention wasn’t pol

The settlers were ipso facto the hostile group, as they were settling another people’s land. Otherwise, we’d call them visitors. (edit) My intention wasn’t political correctness but that words are important. “unwanted” is more fitting than “hostile,” as it matches the intention of the settlers.