Year 8

Why did Henry VIII make the break with Rome?

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    In this lesson, we will learn about Henry VIII as King of England. We will explore his characteristics, his desires and his religious beliefs. We will also learn about Catherine of Aragon and her role as Queen of England.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about the problems that Henry VIII had as King of England and how this lead to him making a break with Rome.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about how Henry VIII managed to get his marriage to Catherine annulled and the importance of the Act of Supremacy.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about the key features of Catholicism and Protestantism. We will also learn about the main religious changes that took place after Henry broke with Rome.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about why Henry VIII decided to close the monasteries and how he benefited from this.
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    In this lesson, we will aim to answer the enquiry question, 'why did Henry VIII make a break from Rome?' We will do so by considering the different reasons behind his decision. This will include the religious, political and economic factors that led to the decision to break with Rome.
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