How did the Founders of the United States define revolution?

Question

I was taught that they did not define revolution as a violent overthrowing, but meant it as revolving, that is, a revolution back to their rights as Englishmen. That was decades ago, and since then I've never found a similar teaching. So, what did they really mean by "revolution"?

Thanks!

Fred

Answer 1

~No, they had no intention of engaging in violence. That is why the minute men practiced with slingshots and feather dusters and the shooting war lasted for only 6 years. What they had hoped was that King George would set up a local government with revolving governors in each colony, who would be answerable to the crown but otherwise have no authority.

Answer 2

A new way. A new way of governing. A new tax system. A new set of laws. A new way of life in general. Don't forget about getting rid of the monarchy. The people wanted to rule themselves, have a say about their lives.

Listen to "Revolution," by the Beatles. "So you say you want a revolution, well ya know, we all wanna hear the plan." "We'd all love to change the world."