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Yeah it took some time squigs, but really there was very little social movement post revolution for anyone that did not have that ability in the U.k.. That is how I look at revolutions, before and after. The five years idea is just a number, often revolutions fall apart sooner, some later. Jefferson and his use of presidential powers for the Louisiana purchase may have been the beginning to the end with the American one.
First off, it wasn't the UK then--it was the British Empire. Second, there was an absolute explosion of opportunity in this country post-revolution. In fact, there have been several such leaps in the intervening time. The push to educate the masses. The creation of the middle class, etc., etc.
If you think nothing changed as a result of America's revolution you must be from an alternate dimension.
I'm no America fanboy, but I think you've been very short sighted on this one.