Farming is a prerequisite to freedom.

But we don't think about how important it is and most of the time we hardly think about it at all. This simple act has had profound effects on American politics and culture. The idea of being free is historically tied to the idea of an inheritance of land during the middle ages of Europe, which is an idea that has been lost in America. We have come a long way from our roots for owning and working the land was the most common occupation of the first European settlers of our country. A combination of influences lead to the unique perspective and work ethic of the people of America which lead to her becoming a beacon of freedom to the world. These included strong ethics and religious belief, good literature, hard work, and the rejection of the noble class as the brain trust of the people.