When it comes to the USA and it's founding a lot has to do with foundational myths which all nations have

To justify their existence, what makes them special and who they are

People need to be told what to think it's why with the invention of the printing press and during the rule King Henry VIII of England

Who runs from 1509 to 1547 government in Europe transformed into just a few months to 25/7 government

government had to start controlling and influencing what people think