Impact of Henry VIII's Reformation
History: KS3, topic 5.2.5
Impact of Henry VIII's Reformation
Henry VIII became head of the Church of England. However, he did not consider himself a Protestant.
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.
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).
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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