How Did Patriotism Contribute To America

Patriotism is extremely important in America and is a piece of the foundation of our government, since it, as well as, nationalism and American pride have been rampant since the American Revolution and early years of the United States. Through patriotism, the U.S. can accomplish many things with the help of its people, especially when times are rough and a considerable amount of help is needed, even if it means sacrificing an arm or a limb, theoretically, for our government. Today, there are many organizations that were created as a way of helping drafted troops abroad. People can show their appreciation for the troops by sending donations to them for extended foreign trips, medical supplies and equipment, canned, dehydrated, or nonperishable food items, plastic utensils, basic hygiene supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, body wipes, disposable razors, special products (for feminine hygiene), not to mention, people can also send sentimental …show more content…
Seeing as though the United States was still a young country (based on the age of other countries by the time the United States was active in major wars and political battles/feuds), people were determined to help the country come out on top and therefore, numerous significant contributions were made. Similar people back then purchased bonds, as well as, sold many of their valuables as a means of funding the soldiers, they also sacrificed filling dinners and went without things like sugar, oats, and/or wheat for days in an effort to keep the troops from starving. Many also helped by joining organizations that cared for overseas soldiers such as the American Red Cross, and sent medical supplies and equipment such as medicine, bandages, and sterilized needles/scalpels (since the war was after Louis Pasteur's discoveries of bacteria during the Industrial