What late-20th century issue could have been inspired by mercier's words?

That in canada is where this family name took root in north america in 1647 with the arrival of him.

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.