Why was there so little opposition to the KGM and the RS from ordinary people?

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What was the central difference in the new Church?
There was no Pope. This wasn't a problem because the Pope was already seen as a remote and distant figurehead to most English people.
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What did the people find beneficial from the Royal Supremacy?
They felt they could relate more to King Henry than they could to a Pope the majority of people had never seen.
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Why did people show loyalty and respect to the Crown?
Because Henry was divinely ordained - chosen by God to rule. It was also treasonable and sinful to resist the King.
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What oaths were important clerical and political figures required to take?
The Oath of Succession and The Oath of Supremacy. This bound mens consciences to the Crown and made people loyal.
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Why did Henry have high profile opponents executed?
To frighten the people into submission.
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What did the people find beneficial from the Royal Supremacy?

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They felt they could relate more to King Henry than they could to a Pope the majority of people had never seen.

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What oaths were important clerical and political figures required to take?

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Why did Henry have high profile opponents executed?

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