The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40 Flashcards
when was the act of succession created
1534
what was the act of succession
only children from Henry second marriage with anne Boleyn could inherit the throne
- mary became illegitimate and elizabeth became the true heir
why was the act of succession significant
This was a final rejection of the pope’s right to decide
whether someone could divorce or remarry. It also
amounted to a rejection of the pope’s authority in
England, as the pope’s name was crossed out of all
English prayer books.
when was the act of supremacy created
1534
what was the act of supremacy
- the king and not the pope controlled the church
- henry became supreme head of english church and he had the powers previously held by the pope
what was the significance of the act of supremacy
Henry could decide:
- how the church was organised
- religious beliefs
- who was appointed important positions
- Henry controlled the income and wealth - in the position to sell church property
what was the oath of succesion
- all individuals were required to take oath of sucession which recognised anne as the queen
- failure could result in death
what was the act of treason 1534
expanded the original act of treason to treason if speaking out against the royal supremacy
what was cromwells role in reincforcing the act of succession and act of supremacy
he was appointed vicar which allowed him to weild the powers of the king is anyone spoke against henry.
who was Elizabeth barton
a nun who was seriously ill and claimed to see a vision of virgin mary that cured her
what did Elizabeth Barton do?
1527 her visions became sinister
- criticising Henry for his proposed divorce
from Catherine of Aragon.
she said that god told her that Henry was evil
- she criticised protestant ideas saying people should be loyal to the pope
- burn english bibles
- 1533 book published contain propherices saying henry should burn in hell
how was elizabeth bartons prophecies a threat to henry
it could inspire people, in a superstitious age, to resist Henry’s reforms,creating the possibility of rebellion.
- embarrassment to henry
what did henry do in response to the propherices
- interrogated barton and acomplices
- nov 1533 forced to confess to lying
- allowed to be executed without a trial
- 1534 executed for treason
- all 700 copies of book was burnt
who was john fisher
became bishop of rochester in 1504
1535 he became cardinal - by the pope
how did john fisher die
- Fisher criticised Henry’s attempt for divorce as well as split from Rome.
- Henry couldn’t execute him as he didnt break any laws
- he had links with barton but he was fined 300
- refused to take oath of succession in 1534 so executed for treason
- executed in 1535
Who was Sir Thomas Morec
A scholar and devout Catholic who opposed Protestantism and Henry VIII’s break from Rome.
What was Thomas More’s most famous work?
Utopia, a book describing a perfect society.
How did Thomas More suppress Protestantism?
He burned Protestant books, interrogated suspected Protestants, and oversaw the execution of six Protestants for heresy.
Why did Thomas More resign as Chancellor in 1532?
He could no longer support Henry VIII’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon and the rejection of papal authority.
how was thomas more executed?
- henry forces him to take oath of sucession becuase he feels that more is against him but he refuses
- he refused to explain why he would not take the oath
- he was put on trial and his evidence is heard and he was executed for treason in 1535
what was the significance of thomas mores opposition
-More became a martyr for the
Catholic cause - rebellion
- people becoming scared of the consequence of speaking out against the king
-execution depend the split with Rome
- death outraged europe
