The American Revolution was greatly admired by most Europeans in the 1770s and 1780s because it established a republican form of government rather than a monarchy.

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While the American Revolution was admired by some Europeans for its stand against monarchy and for its republican ideals, Europe was largely monarchic at the time, and many Europeans, especially those in power, viewed the revolution with skepticism or hostility, fearing it might inspire similar rebellions in their own territories.

The American Revolution Was Greatly Admired by Most Europeans in the 1770s