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What was the Act of Supremacy and what did it require?
What was the Act of Supremacy and what did it require?
The Act of Supremacy was signed by Henry VIII in 1534 and it made him the Supreme Head of the Church of England. The act required any person taking public or church office in England to swear allegiance to the monarch as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
What happened to Sir Thomas More for refusing to accept Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England?
What happened to Sir Thomas More for refusing to accept Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England?
Sir Thomas More was imprisoned in 1534 for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy and his refusal to accept the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon. In 1535, he was tried for treason and beheaded.
What were the consequences of the Dissolution of the monasteries?
What were the consequences of the Dissolution of the monasteries?
The Dissolution of the monasteries resulted in the Crown gaining the land and property of the monasteries, making Henry VIII enormously rich. However, it had devastating consequences for the communities that relied upon the monasteries, as they lost employment opportunities, education, charity, and medical care. The dissolution also led to the creation of new schools in England to replace the educational services provided by the monasteries.
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The Act of Supremacy
- Established Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1534
- Required all English citizens to acknowledge Henry VIII as the supreme authority over the Church of England
Sir Thomas More's Refusal
- Sir Thomas More refused to accept Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England
- He was beheaded in 1535 for treason due to his refusal
Consequences of the Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Between 1536 and 1541, monasteries were shut down and their assets seized by the Crown
- Monastic buildings and lands were either destroyed, sold, or granted to nobles and gentry
- Many monks and nuns were forced to leave their monasteries and adapt to secular life
- The Dissolution led to a significant increase in the power and wealth of the English monarchy
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Test your knowledge about the Act of Supremacy with this quiz! Discover what consequences awaited members of the clergy who disagreed with Henry VIII's status as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. Explore the details of the Oath of Supremacy and its implications for those taking public or church office in England. Are you ready to uncover the historical significance of this pivotal event? Take the quiz and find out!
