William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest

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How did William the Conqueror become the King of England?

  • By claiming a right to the English throne and defeating Harold's English army (correct)
  • By inheriting the throne from a previous ruler
  • By winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066
  • By forming an alliance with Harald Hardrada of Norway

What kind of impact did the Norman rule have on England?

  • It resulted in a peaceful transition of power
  • It had no impact on England's development
  • It marked a significant change in the political, social, and cultural landscape of England (correct)
  • It led to a decline in Norman influence

How did William I’s rule change England's aristocracy?

  • He granted Anglo-Saxon nobles additional powers
  • He dissolved the aristocracy completely
  • He dispossessed many Anglo-Saxon nobles and granted their lands to Norman followers (correct)
  • He strengthened the Anglo-Saxon nobles' land holdings

How did William I consolidate his control over the Church in England?

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