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Which of these best describes how William of Normandy changed the English Monarchy?
A.
William was the rightful heir to the throne of England but would not accept the crown.
B.
William claimed the throne as the ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects.
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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B.
William centralized royal authority: after 1066 he claimed ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects, required oaths directly to him, redistributed land to his followers while maintaining his supremacy (Domesday Book, tighter royal administration), and thereby strengthened the monarchy.
William centralized royal authority: after 1066 he claimed ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects, required oaths directly to him, redistributed land to his followers while maintaining his supremacy (Domesday Book, tighter royal administration), and thereby strengthened the monarchy.
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