How was the American revolution not virtuous?

It was revolutionary because it marked a decisive political change. It was not revolutionary because it sought to preserve existing liberties and not create new ones.The French Revolution was much more violent, far-reaching, and radical.Many American and British soldiers had died during the war. France had helped Americans during the Revolutionary War.The Continental Army went home after the war, leaving the United States undefended (though the states had state militia troops that protected the country)