Henry’s Break With Rome Flashcards
- to do with Catherine of Aragon
She was too old to have children and Henry still wanted a son so they had to get a divorce but divorces were banned back then
- Money
The church had more money than Henry so if Henry were part of the church he could use it.
- Anne Boleyn
Henry was in love with Anne Boleyn and she was already pregnant
The pope
The pope would not grant Henry a divorce
Monasteries
They were very rich so if Henry were in charge he could close all of them down.
Sharing power
Henry would not have to share power with the Pope and be able to control his own religion and people
Curse
Henry believed that his marriage with Catherine of Aragon was cursed and that they couldn’t have a son.
Protestantism
Anne Boleyn was a protestant so if Henry broke of the Catholic church it would impress her.
Love
Henry was no longer in love with Catherine of Aragon.
1st main reason
Heir and a Spare
2nd main reason
Bankrupt
3rd main reason
He wanted control over the church