In the Context of Early Modern European History,the American War

In the context of early modern European history,the American War of Independence was:

A) the beginning of the end for absolutist governments in Europe.
B) unrelated to the politics or philosophy of Europe.
C) the end of an important trade relationship between America and Britain.
D) the final military conflict in a century-long struggle between Great Britain and France.
E) the beginning of a long period of war between France and Great Britain.