Question

question 4 (5 points)
what role did the invasion of william the conqueror play in the development of a national identity for england? (5 points)
a the british army defeated william the conqueror, uniting england against a common enemy.
b the british army was defeated by william the conqueror, but nobles eventually revolted and took the crown and english lands.
c william the conqueror rejected the feudal system and set up a democratic central government.
d william the conqueror took control of most of englands lands and, eventually, a set of common laws was established for all englishmen.

question 5 (5 points)
how did the signing of the magna carta affect the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century? (5 points)
a it allowed them the opportunity to run for office and be elected by their peers.
b it limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment.
c it offered them representation through assemblies of peasants who could advise the king.
d it provided the same rights to ordinary townspeople as those held by barons, lords, and other wealthy noblemen.

question 6 (5 points)
the magna carta played a key role in the development of the system of checks and balances we use today. what purpose does this system serve? (5 points)
a it allows any citizen the opportunity to compete for political positions in government.
b it keeps one person or group in government from having too much power.
c it provides a way for government spending to be monitored and shared with the public.
d it requires that each states electoral votes are based on population to ensure fair elections.

Explanation:

• Question 4: William the Conqueror took control of most of England's lands after the Norman - Conquest. Over time, a set of common laws was established which contributed to a sense of national identity. He did not reject the feudal system, and the British army was defeated by him. Nobles did not take back the crown and lands in the immediate aftermath.
• Question 5: The Magna Carta limited the king's power to tax the people and granted the right to jury trials before punishment, which directly affected the lives of ordinary townspeople. It did not give them the right to run for office, provide representation through peasant assemblies, or equal rights with barons.
• Question 6: The system of checks and balances is designed to prevent any one person or group in government from having too much power. It is not about citizen competition for political positions, government - spending monitoring, or electoral vote distribution.

Answer:

• Question 4: d. William the Conqueror took control of most of England's lands and, eventually, a set of common laws was established for all Englishmen.
• Question 5: b. It limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment.
• Question 6: b. It keeps one person or group in government from having too much power.