What role did geography play in the ease with which the Americans created a new government, compared to the French? Select one:

a.
The losers in the American Revolution left the continent; in France, the winners and losers had to live within the same borders.

b.
The American colonies contained few mountains to cross while in France, mountains separated the major cities.

c.
The Americans were surrounded by enemies after the Revolution; the French were surrounded by allies.

d.
The American Revolution saw its territory increase after the war while the size of France was greatly reduced after its war.