Which sociological perspective would probably criticize parsons's approach to social change for disregarding the use of coercion by the powerful to maintain the illusion of a stable, well-integrated society?

The answer is conflict perspective".
The conflict perspective is a perspective of society that places strife as a typical element of social life. As indicated by its followers, struggle impacts the circulation of energy and the bearing and greatness of social change. The contention point of view is one of two noteworthy sociological hypotheses. 

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.