In the debate over whether the American Revolution was really a revolution, whether there was ______ is in dispute.
A)fundamental social change
B)political change
C)sufficient mass involvement
D)a political aim of the revolution that was satisfied

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While there certainly was political change during the American Revolution, with the colonies declaring independence from Britain and establishing a new system of government, there is debate over whether this constituted a true revolution because there was little fundamental social change. For example, slavery remained legal in many parts of the country and women still did not have the right to vote. Therefore, choice A - fundamental social change - is in dispute regarding whether it was achieved during the American Revolution.

In the Debate Over Whether the American Revolution Was Really