Analyzing the American Revolution

Among historians, there have generally been two main interpretations of the Revolution. The first, as espoused by scholars like Gordon Wood, argues that the revolution is "the most important event in American history." In their view, the Revolution was a watershed moment that completely transformed American society. Meanwhile, scholars like Bernard Bailyn have argued that the ideological origins of the revolution were actually based on much older ideas, and the American Revolution thus didn't herald in a new era nor was it a transformative moment.

Please write at least one paragraph explaining which interpretation of the Revolution you find more convincing. Provide support/evidence for your choice.

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