What role did the invasion of william the conqueror play in the development of a national identity for england?
a.) the british army defeated william the conqueror, uniting england against a common enemy.
b.) the british army was defeated by william the conqueror, but nobles eventually revolted and took the crown and english lands.
c.) william the conqueror rejected the feudal system and set up a democratic central government.
d.)william the conqueror took control of most of england's lands and, eventually, a set of common laws was established for all englishmen.

D) William the Conqueror took control of most of England's lands and, eventually, a set of common laws was established for all Englishmen.

Explanation:

William I or William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England. He spent his whole life trying to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands.

The impact of William I on England was extremely profound. His government established new rules for all Englishmen which combined the English and Norman political systems. He also had an enormous impact on institutions such as the Church, the aristocracy and the culture and language of the English people.