Explain why it is questionable that the American Revolution was actually a “revolution.”

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Applying the strict definition of a revolution, the American Revolution was questionable because there wasn’t enough social change that took place. The term “revolution” when defined strictly as a phenomenon that produces large-scale, sudden political and social change. The social environment of America was the same before and immediately after the revolution.

Political Science

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A. providing a forum for political conversations B. socializing children to the political culture C. helping interpret policy and events, and influencing the national policy agenda D. providing political information E. All of these answers are correct.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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