First it wasn’t a revolution. A revolt,yes, but not a revolution. We didn’t want to change our way of life. At first we wanted representation in the King’s government. When this was denied, we determined we needed independence, for if we were not English subjects, we must therefor be Americans, free forever more. A revolt and a revolution is different. The French and Russian revolutions was to destroy and rebuild society. Our founders wanted only to self govern, not to destroy the basics of society. God, King & country was replaced with God & Country. Government became by the people and for the people, whereas in a revolution, it is a change of regimes that impose “desired” societal changes such as no religion, etc by murdering those in society who oppose the change.
Also read David McCullough’s book about John Adams, our first ambassador to Great Britain. The Adams were both apprehensive and excited about being introduced at Court. The whole family dressed richly for what was a brief introduction to the King and Queen. England is the land that birthed the United States. And by United States I mean our government, not the soil.
Incorrect, it was indeed a revolution. Revolution does not mean completely destroy society and rebuild it. Revolution according to the dictionary:
“a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
synonyms: rebellion, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, uprising, riot, rioting”
It was to overthrow British rule and establish a new government.