Henry viii Reformation
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- Created on: 04-06-13 12:46
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- Henry viii Reformation
- INTRO:Began 1533. He did no want to change England's religion but paved the way for rise of Protestantism after his death
- Henry and English = staunch catholics
- The Pope had made him Defender of faith
- But had a chief minister - Thomas Cromwell who wanted control from Pope
- And Henry wanted a divorce. Pope wouldnt grant.
- Archbishop Cramner granted divorce and henry broke from ROme
- And Henry wanted a divorce. Pope wouldnt grant.
- Historians argue over motives but agree Cromwell was key
- Reluctant: hated Lutheran doctrine
- In search of glory: dissolution of monasteries
- Reluctant: hated Lutheran doctrine
- Henry dissolved monasteries and confiscated wealth. Historians argue over motive
- some historians say they were lazy and corrupt and people fed up with them.
- Some argue just wanted to rid papal power and steal wealth. Poor left uncared for.4,000revolted in North.
- Whatever his motives, historian do agree that there were mixed messages
- Passed Act of 6 Articles reinforcing Catholic principles
- Supportive of Thomas Cramner who had P leanings and henry published English bible
- CONC: Whatever the reasons, Henry paved the way for the rise of P in Eng and the religious roller-coaster of the following century.
- But had a chief minister - Thomas Cromwell who wanted control from Pope
- And Henry wanted a divorce. Pope wouldnt grant.
- Archbishop Cramner granted divorce and henry broke from ROme
- And Henry wanted a divorce. Pope wouldnt grant.
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