The Reformation Flashcards
What was the Act in Restraint of Annates and when was it passed?
Tries to put pressure on the Pope by removing his grip on finance - first direct attack on church of Rome
Ends the payment of annates to Rome - too much of a burden on bishops and took too much money out of the realm. (FINANCE)
What were annates?
Payment all bishops made to Rome before they were confirmed in their sees - represented significant portion of a bishop’s yearly income, also one of the more important sources of papal revenue from England
When was the Act in Restraint of Annates?
21st March 1523
What was the Submission of the Clergy?
Gave Henry authority over convocation, had to pay him money to accept him as head of the church, could call meetings, restricted clergy’s right to legislate for the Church without royal authority (POWER)
When was the Submission of the Clergy?
15th May 1523
What was the Act in Restraint of Appeals?
Stopped the appeal in ecclesiastical cases to Rome (Catherine couldn’t take her case to Rome)
Henry is head of legal authority in England (POWER)
When was the Act in Restraint of Appeals?
7th April 1533
What was the Act of Dispensations?
Gave Henry the power to appoint Bishops (POWER)
When was the Act of Dispensations?
1534
What was the Act of Succession?
Oath to recognise Anne as Henrys wife
Protecting dynastic security
Reinforces marriage with Catherine was illegal
Declared Elizabeth as successor to the throne
When was the Act of Succession?
23rd March 1534
What was the Act of Supremacy?
Makes Henry supreme head of the Church of England
Completed Break with Rome
Speaking against succession became treason
Powers which has once rested exclusibely with the Pope now rested with the King (POWER)
When was the Act of Supremacy?
November 1534
