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Why Were the Norman Nobles Who Supported William's Conquest of England

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Why were the Norman nobles who supported William's conquest of England willing to accept him as a strong ruler?


A) They were few in number and initially unpopular with their new Anglo-Saxon subjects.
B) They admired William's exceptional military ability and courage.
C) There was not enough land to share,and they needed the salaries William paid them.
D) William issued a Charter of Liberties in which he pledged not to abuse his powers.
E) The Danegeld tax was still in effect,so the nobles stood to gain financially.

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