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Impact of Henry VIII's Reformation

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Impact of Henry VIII's Reformation

Henry VIII became head of the Church of England. However, he did not consider himself a Protestant.

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Impact of Henry VIII's Reformation

  • As part of breaking with Rome, Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries which were Rome's.
    • This was a huge source of income because he took the wealth of the monasteries in the process.
  • Many people were not pleased with the Reformation.
  • There were several rebellions, such as the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536.
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How Protestant was Henry VIII's Reformation

  • Protestantism grew under Henry VIII.
  • Thomas Cromwell, his chief advisor, was Protestant.
  • Henry VIII’s son, Edward, was raised as a Protestant.
  • Henry VIII translated the Bible into the vernacular (English).
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Did Henry VIII remain Catholic?

  • But, Henry VIII did not consider himself Protestant and his Six Articles (passed in 1539) suggest that he wanted Catholic worship to continue in England.

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