The Baroque is a highly extravagant style of architecture, music, sculpture, and painting which flourished in Europe during the early 17th century until the mid 18th century. It was a current that was encouraged by the Catholic Church, as it countered the simplicity of Protestant architecture and art
The Baroque period was a golden age for theater in France and Spain, as it evolved rapidly due to the existence of newer and larger theaters (buildings). It was also supported by the introduction of new technologies which contributed to adding new elements to the plays and offered the viewers a more vivid experience.
Though the period is known for its wildly opulent court festivities, its mania for gambling, and the worldly "gallantry" (as it was then decorously called) of its salons, none of these diversions exercised so forceful a hold on the public as did theater.
Tobacco Monopoly refers to the 1782 economic program of Spanish Governor General Jose V. Basco, in which tobacco production in the Philippines was under the total control of the government. ... Maintaining the Philippines as a colony was a serious drain on the coffers of the Spanish Empire.
The answers are C. She achieved fame and prestige during her short reign. And A. She defeated the Spanish Armada. clearing the way for England to build an Empire.
