In 1572 Matthew Parker, Queen Elizabeth's archbishop of Canterbury, formed the Society of Antiquaries, devoted to the study of Anglo-Saxon law and writings. The Society of Antiquaries used ancient documents to demonstrate that William the Conqueror did not actually create English Common Law. King James ordered the dissolution of the Society in 1614. These events best exemplify
A) "restoring the dead to life" remains a fair definition of the everyday business of archaeology.
B) the overall goal of British antiquarianism was to map, record, and preserve national treasures.
C) the study of the past is often controversial.
D) the history of archaeology reflects a changing relationship to ancient objects.

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The Society of Antiquaries' use of ancient documents to challenge the established narrative of English Common Law and its subsequent dissolution by King James highlights how the study of the past can lead to controversies, especially when it challenges existing power structures or historical narratives.

In 1572 Matthew Parker, Queen Elizabeth's Archbishop of Canterbury, Formed