Tudor Monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII

<p>Mary I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She lost Calais to the French. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Henry VII (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helped integrate them into the British state. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Henry VII, a Welsh prince, married Elizabeth of York, uniting the houses of York and Lancaster, ending the Wars of the Roses. He built a strong nation-state and a powerful monarchy by focusing on diplomacy and a stable economy.

Henry VIII's desire for a divorce from Catherine of Aragon led him to break with the Catholic Church, declaring himself the head of the Church of England. This allowed him to annul his marriage and marry Anne Boleyn.

The religious changes made by Henry VIII, including the Act of Supremacy, paved the way for the spread of Protestantism in England, influencing the later Reformation across Europe.

Henry VIII incorporated Wales into England through the Act of Union in 1536, bringing it under English control and legal system.

Mary I, daughter of Catherine of Aragon, became the Catholic Queen of England. In her efforts to reestablish Catholicism, she persecuted Protestants, leading to her nickname "Bloody Mary."

Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is regarded as one of England's greatest monarchs. She reigned for over 44 years, maintaining religious stability and establishing a strong economy.

Elizabeth I's reign was marked by a period of religious tolerance. She managed to unite England while maintaining the Church of England, avoiding religious persecution.

Elizabeth I's strategic diplomacy established a strong English presence on the international stage, contributing to England's rise as a global power during the Renaissance period.