As far as I know - you have to settle them. If you get a great artist it makes no difference because the flipped city counts towards your cultural victory.
Yes, just move the archers in the same tiles as the catapult(s) - if attacked, the unit with the highest defence stat (the archers) will fight instead of the catapult.
I think culture is the best way too. You will spread wide, you can flip back citys you lost and you see enemy armies early enough to build a good defence right off the bat.
Another huge bonus you get are the wonders and great persons. They give you very cool bonuses and your enemy never knows...
Why do you think America is a bad civ? Their ability to rush units to half price is godlike versus good players. Also they get the highest production in late game because of their good factories.
Just played the Zulu for a game. Their warrior movement is fantastic for an early map control. In addition to that they don't have to fight those silly fights like 18:3 and almost loose because of bad luck.
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