Multiple choice

Which leader was largely responsible for the spread of castles throughout England?

  1. Alfred the Great

  2. William the Conqueror

  3. Richard the Lionheart

  4. Edward Longshanks

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Following his victory in 1066, William the Conqueror commissioned the construction of numerous castles across England to maintain control over the conquered population.