Why did conflict arise between Henry11 and Thomas Becket? Answer from Henry refused to appoint becket as a archbishop of England, Henry resisted the Norman invasion of England, becket refused to recognize Henry as king, becket supported the authority of the church of the monarchy

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The correct answer is, "Henry refused to appoint Becket as archbishop of England." Thomas Becket was a trusted advisor and friend of King Henry II, and when the position of Archbishop of Canterbury became vacant in 1162, Henry saw an opportunity to have an ally in that position. However, Becket's loyalty shifted after he was appointed as archbishop. He began to champion the authority of the church over the monarchy, which clashed with Henry's vision of a strong centralized state where the king held ultimate power. This led to a conflict between the two men, as Henry expected Becket to support his policies and decisions, but Becket prioritized the authority of the church and its independence from royal control. Ultimately, Henry's refusal to appoint Becket for the sake of controlling the church resulted in their dispute.