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Which of the following statements best describes the development of England as a nation-state?(1 point)
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After William the Conqueror became king of England, he enacted the Doomsday Book and other legal precents that established that Parliament and the monarch would rule England as equal powers.
After William the Conqueror became king of England, he enacted the Doomsday Book and other legal precents that established that Parliament and the monarch would rule England as equal powers.

After William the Conqueror became king of England, he passed the Magna Carta, which created Parliament.
After William the Conqueror became king of England, he passed the Magna Carta, which created Parliament.

As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.
As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.

When Parliament was established by the Romans, the idea of rule by legal precedent began in England. Over time, Parliament lost power and the king became the absolute power in England, which continues today.
When Parliament was established by the Romans, the idea of rule by legal precedent began in England. Over time, Parliament lost power and the king became the absolute power in England, which continues today.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the development of England as a nation-state is:

"As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch."

This statement reflects the transition from feudalism to a more centralized form of government where legal systems and parliamentary power evolved, ultimately leading to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in which Parliament held significant authority.