If we are talking about the revolutionary war it would be France. Although they gave us troops, they weren’t the first to recognize US as a nation. Morocco did.
The correct answer is D. While the rich benefitted the poor often caught the bad end of things.
The correct answer of the given question above about ancient China and India would be option C. The geography shaped the civilizations in India and China since by emerging where mountains and other natural barriers offered protection. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.