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Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope's refusal made Henry determined to remove the Church from its position of power in Britain so that he would never have to elicit permission from the Pope again. Once this was completed, the resulting split established him as head of the Church of England, forever removing him and future British monarchs from Papal influence.
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Why would breaking from the church solve Henry VIII's problem?
Henry VIII's problem was that he needed to divorce Catherine of Aragon though the church didn't let divorces. He wanted a son so he just divorced anyways. Henry was excommunicated and he established the Church of England.
How did Henry VIII solve problems?
by chopping peoples heads off
How did Henry VIII rise to power?
King Henry VIII succeeded to the English throne in 1509 upon the death of his father, King Henry VII.
Why did Henry VIII want power?
Henry the VIII wanted power because he wanted nobody to be more powerful than himself. This why one of the reasons Henry VIII changed the church and to prove to people he had the most power in the country.
How did king Henry VIII fall from power?
By Dying.
How did Henry VIII kept in power to be the king?
hello
What were Henry VIII issue with power?
because he needs power to rule his country.
How did the power of the King change in the reigns of Henry viii and William iii?
henry was important
What were King Henry VIII main problem?
his main problem was he needed divorcment with his wife but the priest said no.
What role did religion play in Henry VIII court?
Power politics
How similar were Henry vii and Henry VIII reign?
Not very similar. Henry VIII basically reformed the church to Protestantism. Henry the VII consolidated his power and began settling things down after the War of the Roses
Why did Henry VIII crush the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Because he wanted money and power
