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Difficulty: MediumHenry VIII and the Reformation

In his attempt to marry Anne Boleyn and produce a male successor to the throne, Henry VIII encountered significant opposition from the Catholic Church in Rome. What major change did he introduce to English religion to overcome this obstacle?

  1. He separated from the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England with himself as the head.Answer
  2. B
    He abolished the monarchy and established a republic led by a Lord Protector.
  3. C
    He declared his daughter Mary I as the immediate Protestant leader of the country.
  4. D
    He merged the English government with the Spanish monarchy to please the Pope.

Answer

Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England with himself as the head.
The correct answer identifies that Henry VIII's response to the Pope's refusal was to break ties with the Roman Catholic Church. This process, known as the Reformation, allowed him to establish the Church of England and grant himself the authority to annul his own marriage, satisfying his goal of seeking a male heir through Anne Boleyn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary motivation
Henry VIII needed a male heir and wanted to marry Anne Boleyn.
The stability of the Tudor dynasty depended on a clear male successor.
2
Analyze the conflict with Rome
The Pope refused to grant an annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
This refusal blocked Henry's legal path to remarriage.
3
Determine the legislative response
Henry VIII initiated the Break with Rome and the Reformation.
By removing the Pope's authority, Henry could control religious law in England.
4
Identify the resulting religious structure
The Church of England was created with the King as the head.
This established the monarch's independent authority over the English church.

Key Concept

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