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What was the result of Henry's marriages in terms of producing a male heir?
What was the result of Henry's marriages in terms of producing a male heir?
- He only had one son, Edward VI, who had a short reign. (correct)
- He had two male heirs who both reigned successfully.
- He successfully established a dynasty with his four wives.
- He had multiple sons but they all died young.
Which of Henry's daughters attempted to reimpose Catholicism on England?
Which of Henry's daughters attempted to reimpose Catholicism on England?
- Mary (correct)
- Jane
- Anne
- Elizabeth
What significant change occurred when Elizabeth succeeded Mary in 1558?
What significant change occurred when Elizabeth succeeded Mary in 1558?
- Edward VI was crowned again as king.
- Anglicanism became the official religion of England. (correct)
- England became a colony of Spain.
- Catholicism was reinstated as the state religion.
What led Philip II of Spain to seek military confrontation with England?
What led Philip II of Spain to seek military confrontation with England?
What was one consequence of the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
What was one consequence of the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
How did the Spanish influence colonial powers during the period following Columbus's voyages?
How did the Spanish influence colonial powers during the period following Columbus's voyages?
In what way was colonization approached differently by the English compared to the Spanish?
In what way was colonization approached differently by the English compared to the Spanish?
What was the fate of Edward VI's reign as king of England?
What was the fate of Edward VI's reign as king of England?
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Henry VIII's Legacy
Henry VIII's Legacy
Henry VIII, despite numerous wives, only produced one son, Edward VI, who ruled as a sickly child king under strict control. After his death, Mary I attempted to restore Catholicism, but Elizabeth I established a Protestant state church known as Anglicanism.
Spanish Dominance
Spanish Dominance
Spain held unparalleled power in the Americas for over a century after Columbus's explorations, enjoying a flourishing period in arts and literature while expanding in the New World.
Philip II's Ambitions
Philip II's Ambitions
Philip II, Spanish King, sought to remove Elizabeth I and reinstate Catholicism in England due to her execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, who plotted against her.
The Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada
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English Ascendance
English Ascendance
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Anglicanism
Anglicanism
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English Colonization
English Colonization
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English Colonial Approach
English Colonial Approach
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Study Notes
Henry VIII's Reign and Succession
- Henry VIII married several times, seeking a male heir.
- His third wife, Jane Seymour, bore him Edward VI, a sickly child king.
- Edward VI reigned from age nine until fifteen, under strict council control.
- After Henry's death, his Catholic daughter Mary attempted to re-establish Catholicism.
- Elizabeth I, Henry's daughter, took the throne in 1558, establishing Anglicanism as the official religion.
Spanish Dominance in the Americas
- Spain held significant colonial power in the Americas for over a century following Columbus' voyages.
- Spain enjoyed prosperity in the arts, literature, and exploration.
- Their focus was on exploiting resources from the New World.
The Anglo-Spanish Conflict
- Elizabeth I executed Mary, Queen of Scots, leading to Spanish outrage.
- Philip II, Spanish ruler, sought to reinstate Catholicism in England using force.
- Spain launched a large-scale attack on England in 1588 but failed.
English Victory
- The defeat of the Spanish Armada shifted the power balance in Europe.
- England's ascendancy and Spain's decline were evident post-1588.
- This victory paved the path for English settlement in North America.
English Colonization
- England's colonization efforts focused on establishing English institutions and culture in the New World.
- The English Crown granted licenses to colonize areas like Virginia (a part of their claimed North America).
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Description
Explore the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII and his efforts for a male heir, as well as the subsequent succession crises involving Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth I. Delve into Spain's colonial dominance in the Americas and the Anglo-Spanish conflicts that shaped England's history, particularly Elizabeth I's reign and the failure of the Spanish Armada.
