When we look back in history, there have been many wars, and with the wars come citizens who are patriotic and serve in the wars. During the Civil War, people showed patriotism in many other ways than through war. Women, who were at home caring for the family, sent patriotic envelopes containing letters that would boost the morale of the fighters. Some carried flags and slogans and mottos saying “God Bless America” or “For God and Country” (Arispe). But these envelopes weren't just there to boost the morale of the fighters, they were also there to help inform people about the war. A famous envelope shows “Quaker Jane” handing “Quaker Jim” a rifle, telling him to support the war. Even though they were Quakers, they felt a duty to fight. Even Robert E. Lee wrote a letter to his son saying, "As an American citizen, I am very proud of my country, its prosperity and its institutions, and it would be defended by any state if its rights were invaded. » (Prentice). Robert E. Lee was a general in the Confederate Army and although he was not in the army...