Why Is the Line of Thought That Rousseau Helped Develop

Why is the line of thought that Rousseau helped develop called republicanism?

A) Its supporters at the time strongly advocated replacing the monarchies under which they lived with republics.
B) It emphasized resistance to making patriotic sacrifices as the only way to achieve a common good.
C) It was inspired, in part, by the ideas enacted by the ancient republics.
D) Like the classical republics, it saw women as a crucial part of public life.
E) It was first inspired by the American revolutionaries who declared themselves a republic.