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When you think of American society, what kind of characteristics come to mind? Characteristics are features or traits that describe a person, place or thing. There are thousands of different possibilities that it could be. In spite of there being many negative characteristics of Americans, Americans are still patriotic, strong-willed and willing to help. Throughout the years there have been many instances where Americans have shown of their patriotism for their country. Starting all the way back when they came to America and the pride they had in their new found country. As time continued American has shown often that they are willing to stand together and act as one. They have fought in wars for their freedom all the way back to the American Revolutionary War in 1783 where Americans fought for their independence to the current War in Iraq which is protecting our country from another attack from Al Qaeda. In times where this country has been brought down like 9/11 or Pearl Harbor as a country they pulled together and supported the people effected by the tragedy. There are several other forms of patriotism: the National Anthem, the flag, Liberty Bell, the Pledge of Allegiance and several other symbols. Americans are strong willed in the fact that they will do anything to protect their rights and their country. Everyday people enlist in the military to serve their country, keeping it safe from any empowerment of other countries and keeping piece in not only their country but other countries through out the world. The first instance where Americans had shown that they were strong willed was in the American Revolutionary War where they fought for their independence from Great Britain. Another instance where the Americans show that they are strong willed was during World War I and World War II. We entered both wars because we were threatened by other countries that they were going to overpower us and take control of our

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