You are quite right that this is the inciting incident in the novel. As you note, it is the moment of transformation that sets the rest of the story in motion: the Rebellion puts the animals firmly in charge of the farm. From now on, it becomes Animal Farm. The Rebellion is also, as you note, an exciting moment.
This is also the inciting moment because it shows the animals that they can take control of their lives. They learn through their own actions that they don't have to passively accept whatever the humans dole out. It is a moment of empowerment for the animals. Up until that time, they might have dreamed of being rid of their human masters, but not until they drive the humans off do they truly understand it can be done. So, it's not just that "something happened" that changed everything: it's that the animals did it themselves. It was spontaneous, but also the fruits of seeds that were planted by Old Major. It wasn't a disease wiping out the humans or a natural disaster; it was the animals' own actions.
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