And just as the American Revolution vitally influenced French opinion, so the French Revolution profoundly affected American thought; and, definitely, helped to shape those contending forces in American life that are still waging their conflict.
Beveridge highlights the reciprocal influence between the American and French Revolutions on each other's political landscapes.
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