Papacy, Monarchs, William the Conqueror, & Magna Carta

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Why did the Papacy and the Monarchy have a disagreement?

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Both the pope and the king wanted to appoint the bishops.

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What was one consequence of the rise of a strong pope?

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Royal power was limited.

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Why was the Magna Carta important?

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It established everyone is subject to laws, even kings.

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How did English culture change under the rule of William the Conqueror?

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His rule saw the elimination of the Saxon way of life, and society was pushed toward Norman thinking.

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Under William the Conqueror's law...

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The king was the sole authority figure, making it almost impossible for anyone to argue against the king.

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The Battle of Hastings was a fight between....

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three rival who sought to take the throne of England.

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When William the Conqueror was crowned king on Christmas, he....

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unified England into something like it is today.

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The Magna Carta made three changes, including all but...

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made the king supreme ruler.

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The significance of the Magna Carta was...

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it was the first written document that required the king to act according to the rule of law.

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The papacy includes...

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the pope and his power