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When did Henry VIII become the King of England?
When did Henry VIII become the King of England?
- 1520
- 1509 (correct)
- 1547
- 1491
What was a major reason for Henry VIII's split with the Catholic Church?
What was a major reason for Henry VIII's split with the Catholic Church?
- His desire to explore new lands.
- His support for Martin Luther's ideas.
- His disagreement with the Pope over his first marriage annulment. (correct)
- His interest in becoming the Holy Roman Emperor.
What title did Henry VIII assume after separating the Church of England from papal authority?
What title did Henry VIII assume after separating the Church of England from papal authority?
- Supreme Governor of the Church of England (correct)
- Cardinal of England
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Protector of the Faith
What was one of the financial actions taken by Henry VIII after the English Reformation?
What was one of the financial actions taken by Henry VIII after the English Reformation?
Which of these was a common charge used by Henry VIII to suppress opposition?
Which of these was a common charge used by Henry VIII to suppress opposition?
Who was one of Henry VIII's chief ministers?
Who was one of Henry VIII's chief ministers?
What did Henry VIII found during his reign?
What did Henry VIII found during his reign?
Which country was annexed to England during Henry VIII's rule?
Which country was annexed to England during Henry VIII's rule?
What title did Henry VIII assume in relation to Ireland?
What title did Henry VIII assume in relation to Ireland?
What concept regarding kingship was ushered in during Henry VIII's reign?
What concept regarding kingship was ushered in during Henry VIII's reign?
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Who was Henry VIII?
Who was Henry VIII?
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages.
What was the English Reformation?
What was the English Reformation?
Henry's separation of the Church of England from papal authority.
What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
The act of dissolving convents and monasteries in England.
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
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Who were Thomas Wolsey, More, Cromwell, and Cranmer?
Who were Thomas Wolsey, More, Cromwell, and Cranmer?
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What were the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542?
What were the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542?
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What was the Crown of Ireland Act 1542?
What was the Crown of Ireland Act 1542?
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Study Notes
- Henry VIII reigned as King of England from April 22, 1509, until his death on January 28, 1547.
- He is known for his six marriages and initiating the English Reformation.
- Henry sought to annul his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, leading to conflict with Pope Clement VII.
- He declared himself Supreme Head of the Church of England.
- Consequently, Henry VIII dissolved convents and monasteries.
- The Pope excommunicated him.
- Born in Greenwich, Henry expanded royal power and promoted the divine right of kings.
- He used charges of treason and heresy to suppress opposition, often executing accused individuals without formal trials.
- Key ministers like Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer played significant roles in his administration.
- Henry spent lavishly, utilizing funds from the dissolution of monasteries and Reformation Parliament acts.
- He diverted funds previously paid to Rome into the royal treasury.
- Wars with France, the Holy Roman Empire, Scotland, and internal extravagance led to near financial ruin.
- Henry founded the Royal Navy.
- The Laws in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542 led to the annexation of Wales to England.
- In 1542, he became the first English monarch to rule as King of Ireland.
- Contemporaries viewed Henry as an attractive, educated, and accomplished king.
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