The law of thermodynamics states that natural processes will go in a direction that increases the entropy of the universe.
a. first
c. third
b. second
d. none of the above

This is the second law of thermodynamics (answer b). It refers to the sum of entropy in the universe: so even if in some part entropy decreases, it will increase a lot more in other parts.
This law was first expressed in 1820s.

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.