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English Reformation
The reformation in England was as much to do with political
power as it had to do with religion.
England’s King Henry VII had strengthened his power as well
as the whole country before handing it to his son Henry VIII
Henry VIII expanded upon his father’s successes and even
challenged the power of the Catholic church when he wanted a
divorce.
Henry VIII had his eye on another woman as well as the rich
farm lands that the Catholic church own in England and by
forming the Protestant Church of England and kicking the
Catholics out, he was free to do what he wanted.
Henry VIII eventually had six wives, a daughter from his first
marriage (Mary), a daughter from his second (Elizabeth), and
a son by his third (Edward VI), who would eventually become
King as a child and then die at the age of 16.
With no male heirs, the throne of England was torn between
the catholic raised Mary and the protestant Elizabeth.
Mary came to power first and tried to convert England back
to Catholicism but failed and was replaced by the more popular
protestant Elizabeth, who was a very popular and successful
ruler.
SS8
- Pathways
- Reform3 - English Reformation
English Reformation
Directions: Read pages 288-294 in your text Pathways - Civilization Through Time and
answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper.
1. Provide definitions for the following vocabulary words;
cottage industry
-a business in which hired workers produce goods in their own homes
arranged marriage
-one in which the parents choose the marriage partners
tyrant
-a person who rules without regard for others
regent -a person appointed to rule in place of a monarch who is too young, ill, or old to rule
diplomacy 2. Answer the following questions using COMPLETE SENTENCES;
a. In your own words, describe how King Henry the VII was a successful king.
(2 marks)
-he laid the groundwork for the reformation by strengthening the English nation-state
-he destroyed the power of the feudal barons
-he modernized the economy (took away the power of the guilds (unions) and supported cottage
industries)
-he ran the country like a business…England became prosperous and peaceful and progressive
b. Describe why and how King Henry VIII kicked the catholic religion out of
England? (2 marks)
-he wanted to divorce Catherine (his brother’s widow) because she couldn’t give him a son but the
church wouldn’t allow it. He also wanted the extensive wealth of the church in England. He
created a new church (the Church of England) and took over the assets of the Catholic Church in
England. He became the new head of the church and was able to set doctrine according to his
pleasure.
c. Describe how Mary came to be Queen of England and why she was replaced
by Elizabeth. (2 marks)
-Mary was Henry’s eldest daughter and rightful heir to the throne (from his first wife). She was
Catholic and began to make England Catholic again.
-Mary died and Henry’s second daughter, Elizabeth from Henry’s second wife Anne Boleyn, (a
protestant) was mane queen.
d. In your own words, describe what made Elizabeth a great ruler and why the
Elizabethan period of English history so famous. (2 marks)
-Elizabeth was well educated and skilled in many areas
-fluent in many languages
-patron of the arts
-maintained good relations with parliament and tried to maintain peace.
-she treated Catholics with some fairness and tried to soften religious tension
3. On the apposite page draw, label and color a Tudor family tree starting with King Henry
VII and including King Henry VIII, his six wives and three children.
You will be marked out of 5 for your inclusion of all persons
and out of 5 for evidence of effort and quality of work.
Total Marks ____/ 23
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Henry VII
Catherine of Aragon
Mary
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Elizabeth
Edward VI
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr