Why did many 19th century artists create pieces that aligned with the views of their government? Select one answer that applys best. They usually agreed with government policies, they cannot survive without the government, they were sponsored by wealthy patrons, they lived in fear of the Publics reactions

The answer that applies best is: they were sponsored by wealthy patrons.

During the 19th century, many artists depended on wealthy patrons, such as kings, nobles, and other influential figures, to financially support their artistic endeavors. These patrons often had specific preferences and expected their commissioned works to align with their own views, including the views of the government they supported. In order to secure continued support and financial stability, many artists adapted their artistic output to match the political and social expectations of their patrons.