Why did the Reformation happen? Flashcards

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Why did the Reformation happen?

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Initially for Henry’s divorce (spark) but it continued after showing it became about power - NOT ABOUT CHURCH OR RELIGION BEING UNPOPULAR

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What evidence is there that the reformation wasn’t caused by religion/the church being unpopular?

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Henry was not a committed Protestant (as shown by the Catholic doctrine present within the Church of England).
The Catholic Church was still popular and not under a major threat (check pre-reformation church flashcards).

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What evidence is there that the reformation wasn’t just caused by the divorce?

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The dissolution of the monasteries came after Henry was re-married

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What evidence is there that power/finance was the cause of the reformation?

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Henry saw the financial gains he could make

Henry saw the power he could gain

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