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Which of these best describes how William of Normandy changed the English Monarchy?

A.
William claimed the throne as the ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects.
B.
William was the rightful heir to the throne of England but would not accept the crown.
C.
William was not of royal blood and took the crown of England by force and oppression.
D.
William was crowned the King of England and immediately gave all power to the Church.

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The best description of how William of Normandy changed the English Monarchy is:

A. William claimed the throne as the ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects.

William of Normandy, after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, established the principle of royal authority and the feudal system in England, asserting himself as the ultimate ruler over the land and its people.