The reigns of the Tudor monarchs were marked by A. international violence, tumult, and a descent into war that marked the end of the English Renaissance period. B. the birth of democracy and the beginning of an international call for freedom from oppressive monarchies. C. a spirit of scientific inquiry and exploration, independence from the Roman Catholic Church, and a delight in the arts. D. changes in English currency and an enlightened monetary policy, both of which transformed England into a world manufacturing power.