I heard from an Occultist that our forefathers sold theirs souls and America to the devil in order to make this nation rich and prosperous. They say this Nation was meant to be one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere. With this done, the devil gave them some knowledge of the things to do, and certain things that were meant to happen, so they could make things go their way. He also stated, that our forefathers dwelt in the occult, and knew of such powers.