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He wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon because he needed a male heir to the throne. Passing this act would allow him to do it. The pope would not allow divorce, even for the king.
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∙ 10y agoThe Act of Supremacy allowed Henry VIII to name himself the head of the Church of England, so he could divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn.
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How did the act of supremacy and the oath of supremacy bring about change in England?
It changed religion. This was because henry had more power and changed laws so he could remarry.
Who is more powerful King Henry VIII or the chuch?
in my opinion the church is more powerful as it controlled more land than Henry did and could claim more allegiances from varios leaders.
How did Henry goal to become more powerful affect the development of law?
because he just did
Who was more powerful - the pope or Henry VIII?
king Henry because he is king and he has loads of powers where as the Parliament has not got authority thaat much !
Why did Thomas More stand up to King Henry VIII?
More opposed the Reformation and the kings separation from the Catholic Church. He refused to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the annulment to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy he was convicted of treason and beheaded.
Will more layers make a more or less powerful homemade battery?
equal powerful. I tested it for my science fair project
Does long hair make you more powerful in football?
No, but it should make you stand out more on the field.
How did Henry VIII make his ships weapons of war?
Henry VIII (and his father Henry VII) did many things to build the English Navy into a powerful force of warships. One of them implemented during the reign of Henry VIII was the introduction of gun ports in the sides of the ships which allowed more and heavier guns to be carried below the main deck.
How do you make car more powerful?
Change the engine.
How do you make a mouse trap more powerful?
you don't.
How do you make the blade of awe more powerful?
you cant idiot
What innovations helped make computers more powerful?
microchip
