Which best defines the following term: patronage system?

A. a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists

B. a system where wealthy merchants sponsored poor feudal workers who wished to become involved in trade

C. a system where feudal lords adopted talented artists to entertain their peasant workers

D. a system where wealthy private citizens funded the development of regional printing presses

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11 March, 11:52

Which best defines the following term: patronage system?

A. a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists

B. a system where wealthy merchants sponsored poor feudal workers who wished to become involved in trade

C. a system where feudal lords adopted talented artists to entertain their peasant workers

D. a system where wealthy private citizens funded the development of regional printing presses

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Jazlene Burgess · Answer 1

It's A) a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists

Izaiah Leon · Answer 2

By definition, a patronage system is a political practice wherein the government officials after getting elected would provide civil service posts to its supporters, friends, and other allies. Its other name is the "spoils system." In addition, the answer would be " a system where feudal lords adopted talented artists to entertain their peasant workers."