Question

question 7 of 10
which of these statements accurately describes a difference between english politics under the magna carta and those established just after william the conquerors invasion of england?
a. the magna carta took away the rights of the nobles, while william the conquerors invasion had first granted them.
b. the magna carta strengthened ties between england and france, while william the conquerors invasion had weakened them.
c. the magna carta limited the power of absolute monarchy, while william the conquerors invasion had expanded it.
d. the magna carta designated a king of england, while william the conquerors invasion had left england without a king.

Explanation:

William the Conqueror centralized power. The Magna Carta, in 1215, restricted royal power, giving more rights to barons and setting limits on the king's authority, marking a shift from absolute - monarchy expansion to its limitation.

Answer:

C. The Magna Carta limited the power of absolute monarchy, while William the Conqueror's invasion had expanded it.