When Norman kings ruled in England they
A)considered the clergy a threat.
B)had to fight strong forces of decentralization.
C)had to fight for half a century to subdue the country.
D)benefitted from their policy of intermarriage.
E)ignored the native elites.

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The Norman kings in England benefited from their policy of intermarriage, which allowed them to integrate into English society and consolidate their power. This is exemplified by William the Conqueror's marriage to Matilda of Flanders, which helped him solidify his rule in England.

When Norman Kings Ruled in England They