Which of the following exerted the most influence on Italy by the eighteenth century?
A)France
B)England
C)Spain
D)the Ottoman Empire
E)Austria

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Austria exerted the most influence on Italy by the eighteenth century. Austria controlled much of Northern Italy and Milan, and its rulers had a significant impact on Italian politics, economics, and culture. The Habsburg rulers of Austria were also instrumental in preserving and disseminating Italian art and music, particularly during the Baroque period.

Which of the Following Exerted the Most Influence on Italy