If you are talking about the first settlers in North America then they were pursuing their faith. They came to north america so that they could worship there God freely without being oppressed.
Sharp-fanged cat would be the best answer in my opinion.
Indian nationalism developed as a concept during the Indian independence movement which campaigned for independence from British rule. ... It continues to strongly influence the politics of India and reflects an opposition to the sectarian strands of Hindu nationalism and Muslim nationalism.
