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When the Pope refused to grant an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII broke away from the authority of the Roman Catholic Church. What was the most significant outcome of this event?

  1. Henry VIII became the supreme head of the new Church of England.Answer
  2. B
    The Pope was given the authority to appoint all future English monarchs.
  3. C
    Henry VIII signed the Magna Carta to grant religious freedom to his subjects.
  4. D
    Henry VIII abolished the monarchy and declared England a republic.

Answer

The most significant outcome was that Henry VIII became the supreme head of the new Church of England.
The Reformation led to the establishment of the Church of England, and through the Act of Supremacy, Henry VIII was recognized as its supreme head, effectively ending the Pope's influence over English religious affairs.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context
Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon to marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir.
The Pope's refusal to grant an annulment triggered a political and religious crisis.
2
Analyze the legal shift in authority
Henry VIII used Parliament to pass laws breaking with the Roman Catholic Church.
This move transferred the Pope's power over the English church to the King.
3
Determine the institutional result
The Church of England was established as an independent body.
The King was recognized as the Supreme Head, centralizing both religious and secular power.

Key Concept

The Break with Rome and the Royal Supremacy
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