Why is alfred the great important to the national identity of england?
a. he freed england from spanish rule
b. he reformed english law by establishing the first monarchy
c. he drove out invaders and united england around a single leader
d. he encouraged tolerance for foreign and religious other than christianity

C. He drove out invaders and united England around a single leader.

Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871-886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886-899. After Alfred took the throne, he dealt with many Viking invasions, until he created Danelaw in the north of England, which reduced conflict between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. He eventually became the dominant ruler in England, uniting the country. He encouraged education, the legal system, military structure and improved the people's quality of life.