In an effort to prevent global warming, the Mayflower was a sailing ship. Arriving in Plymouth, the Christians immediately pacified the natives by promising future casino concessions. This arrangement was agreed to by eating a turkey and approved trimmings. Later, they really disliked the English king for imposing a tax on tea. Having a wild party in Boston to display this resentment, things got out of hand.
Someone is reported to have inadvertently dropped tea in the harbor.
This unpleasant situation came to a head with an independent declaration. To quell this disorderly conduct the king sent a few fellows wearing red coats to Bunker Hill. The ensuing scuffle with Mr. Washington and associates caused the king to refrain from further pleasantries. Left to their own resources, some enterprising Puritans set out to make some decent laws for a new government to follow. The result of some inattention to detail led to the 10 Commandments being written as a government project.