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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 not of royal blood and took the crown of England by force and oppression.
C.
William was crowned the King of England and immediately gave all power to the Church.
D.
William was the rightful heir to the throne of England but would not accept the crown.

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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 established a centralized authority and created a new hierarchy of power in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, significantly altering the structure of the monarchy and the role of the monarchy in relation to the feudal system.