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Henry VIII and the English reformation - Coggle Diagram
Henry VIII and the English reformation
The Rise of Protestantism
People were beginning to question the church
Corruption
Rich people bribed priests into forgiveness
The church was very rich, but they didn't help the poor and the needy
The services were in Latin, which most ordinary people could not understand
Martin Luther
German priest
Wrote a book about 95 ways the church could improve
starts a movement called Protestantism
wiped out 'bread and wine' belief
Henry VIII
Strong supporter of the Catholic church at this point
writes a book attacking Luther
Gains title, "defender of the faith"
The King's Great Matter
Catherine of Aragon
gave Henry no male heir
Only Mary
Henry wanted a divorce
Believed God was punishing him
Catherine was his brother's widow
Pope
Pope sends Cardinal Campeggio, but no decision was made
As a result , Wolsey was blamed and charged with treason
Sends Wolsey to get an annulment (reverse marriage)
Thomas Cranmer
He was promised Archbishop of Canterbury if he could annul marriage and marry Anne Boleyn
Thomas was pro-protestant
Henry and Anne Boleyn marry
The previous marriage was annulled
As a result, the Pope excommunicates Henry
The Reformation Parliament
Thomas Cromwell
Henry's chief advisor
Supports Protestantism
Was used to pass several laws through Parliament
Laws to turn England protestant
1532 - England stopped paying the Pope
This gave Henry money
1533 - People were not allowed to appeal to the Pope, only the king who had entire authority. This gave Henry power
1533 - Declared that Mary was illegitimate because marriage was annulled
1534 - ACT OF SUPREMACY this made Henry the Head of the Church and 1535 - people who questioned Henry's position would be charged of treason
This gave Henry power
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Henry closed the monasteries (using the Parliament) for reasons
To get money and riches from the monasteries
To get rid of devout Catholics
The Pilgrimage of Grace
Opposed DoTM
Robert Aske led a force of 30000
Claimed to be peaceful and wanted to free Henry from his advisors
Duke of Norfolk promised to leave them unharmed if they stop
Henry, however still goes ahead and kills the leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace