Asked by jacob

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 the rightful heir to the throne of England but would not accept the crown.
D.
William was crowned the King of England and immediately gave all power to the Church.

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

Briefly: After 1066 he centralized royal power (redistributed land, made lords hold from him, compiled the Domesday Book), asserting the king’s supremacy over the nobility.