The knights who killed Becket did so believing they were?
Defending the Church
Carrying out the king's will
Stopping a rebellion
Preventing treason
Answer
Carrying out the king's will, the knights who killed Becket believed they were acting in accordance with the wishes of King Henry II and fulfilling their duty as loyal subjects. However, their actions ultimately resulted in significant consequences, including the king's public penance and the elevation of Becket to the status of a martyr, solidifying his place in history as a symbol of resistance against unjust authority.
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