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

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

It marked a significant change in the political, social, and cultural landscape of England

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

He dispossessed many Anglo-Saxon nobles and granted their lands to Norman followers

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

<p>By appointing Norman bishops and abbots to ecclesiastical positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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