Which of the following nations calls itself a republic but lacks many of the characteristics of a real republic?

a.

china

b.

canada

c.

england

d.

the united states

select the best answer from the choices provided

a

b

c

d

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.