Changes henry made to the catholic chruch Flashcards
What was the main reason Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church
Henry VIII sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon because she failed to produce a male heir. The Pope’s refusal to grant the annulment led Henry to break from the Catholic Church, establishing the Church of England under his control.
What was the Act of Supremacy (1534)?
he Act of Supremacy declared Henry VIII as the “Supreme Head of the Church of England,” removing the Pope’s authority in England.
What were the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
: Between 1536 and 1541, Henry VIII closed monasteries, seizing their wealth and land to strengthen the Crown’s finances and reduce Catholic influence.
What was the Treasons Act (1534)?
he Treasons Act made it a crime to deny Henry VIII’s supremacy over the Church, punishable by death.
Did Henry VIII fully embrace Protestantism?
no, Henry VIII retained many Catholic beliefs and practices, such as the Mass and clerical celibacy, despite breaking from the Pope.
What was the Act of Succession (1534)?
The Act of Succession declared Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid and recognized Anne Boleyn’s children as legitimate heirs to the throne.
How did the dissolution of monasteries affect the English economy
The Crown gained significant wealth by confiscating monastic lands and properties, leading to redistribution of wealth and increased royal authority.
How did Henry VIII’s changes impact religious unity in England?
His actions caused division, with some embracing Protestantism and others remaining loyal to Catholic traditions, leading to religious conflicts.
Defintion :
Monastry?
Places where the monks live and work
How much, land did the church own
The church owned a quarter of all land in england (25%)
Who came up with the idea to break with rome?
Thomas cromewell came up with the idea to break with rome.
How many monastries did henry close down
376!
What happened to the monastry land?
Monastry land was taken in the name of the king and sold cheaply to nobles and merchants . This process meant people had a reason to support the idea of the changing in religion.
What happened to monks and nuns
Many of them recieved pensions, and were allowed to live out their lives 5,000 monks 1600 friers 2000 nuns.
Some of those whole objected were executed or hung drawn and quartered
Why did henry close the monastries ?
A reason why henry VIII closed the monasteries were they were breaking the rules that apply to the church. Some evidence to prove that is when henry viii sent people to investigate people in the church , he found that monks were gambling and getting drunk and the prior was found in bed with a monk. This shows that monks were breaking rules they had promised to follow, and that when he showed the survey to the people they wanted the monasteries gone because they thought it was unfair that monks + nuns were almost living a better live then them.
