History Flashcards
What was the first step of the protestant reformation
After the death of his father king henery the VIII becomes king and marries cathrin of aragon
What is the 2 step of the reformation
Martin luther nails 95 theases to the church wall
(1517)
What is the 3 step of the reformation
1524-31 - Religious wars break out in Europe
Wars break out in Germany (1524-25) and Switzerland (1529-31) between Protestants and those who want to defend the Catholic Church.
What is the 4 step of the reformation
1528-33 - Henry ends his marriage
Henry and Catherine fail to produce a male heir. He asks the pope for an annulment so that he can marry Anne Boleyn. The pope refuses. Henry declares his marriage illegitimate and marries Anne Boleyn.
What is the 5 step of the reformation
1534 - Act of Supremacy
Henry declares himself head of the new Protestant Church of England and breaks with the Catholic Church.
What is the 5 step of the reformation
1536 - Destruction of the monasteries
Henry begins to close down and destroy monasteries. By 1540, all are closed.