Henry VIII disillusion of the monastries Flashcards
1
Q
Why did some dislike monastries
A
becoming too powerful
life of luxury
HEnry didnt like power of pope
henry wanted divorce
2
Q
henry became head of church of england
A
act of supremacy:
in control and no taxes to the pope
2
Q
Thomas Cromwell significance
A
made it illegal to not accept henry as head of church
2
Q
war
A
threat of catholic invasion
2
Q
economic issues
A
rising prices:
took money from monasteries - combined annual income of 200 000
Annual income changed to just 200
