the american revolution was a christian revolution, they tried for decades to work with the king for representation, many officers were preachers who had their uniforms under their robes and they called up men right in their churches. it wasn’t a get even revolution. the french had a godless revolution based in secular reasoning and revenge, and anyone who wasn’t enough on their side was guillotined, including some of their own’leaders who after awhile said they were going too far.
our documents and charters have lasted 240 years. the french have gone through at least 20 constitutions since the 1790s.
The Great Awakening in which Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield were so instrumental set the stage for the united 13 colonies which would fight for freedom.
Good points about the contrast with the French revolution.
Can you recommend any good books on the topic?