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Difficulty: MediumHenry VIII and the Reformation

In the 1530s, Henry VIII's desire to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn led to a significant conflict with the Pope. When the Pope refused to grant an annulment, which of the following actions did Henry VIII take?

  1. He established the Church of England and took control of all religious authority in the country.Answer
  2. B
    He remained a loyal Catholic but allowed the House of Commons to appoint a new Pope in London.
  3. C
    He immediately stepped down from the throne and allowed his son, Edward VI, to lead the religious changes.
  4. D
    He abolished all forms of organized religion and ordered the closing of every church in England.

Answer

Henry VIII established the Church of England and took control of all religious authority in the country.
The correct answer is correct because the refusal of the Pope to grant an annulment led Henry VIII to separate England from the Roman Catholic Church and establish the Church of England, positioning himself as the Supreme Head of the Church to gain the power to end his marriage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary motivation
Henry VIII needed an annulment to marry Anne Boleyn to secure a male heir.
The Pope's refusal to grant this annulment was the immediate trigger for the English Reformation.
2
Analyze the legal response
Henry VIII broke ties with the Roman Catholic Church in what is known as the 'Break with Rome'.
This allowed him to bypass the Pope's authority and grant his own annulment.
3
Identify the institutional change
The Church of England was established with the King as its Supreme Head.
The 1534 Act of Supremacy legally confirmed the King's position as the head of the church in England.

Key Concept

The English Reformation and the Break with Rome
Estimated Time:45s
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