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Cause and Consequence of Henry VIII's Break with Rome

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church, designed to develop understanding of key historical events and their impacts.

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#History
#Henry VIII
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Break with Rome
#Explain the main causes of Henry VIII's break with Rome
#Compare the different reasons behind Henry VIII's decision
#Analyze the short-term and long-term consequences of the break

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Cause and Consequence of Henry VIII's Break with Rome

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Introduction to the Break with Rome

Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church in the 1530s was a pivotal event in English history. It marked the transformation from medieval to early modern England and led to significant religious, political, and social changes. The main causes included Henry's desire for a divorce, the influence of reformist ideas, and political motives to increase royal power. The consequences included the establishment of the Church of England, changes in land ownership, and shifts in religious practices and beliefs.

1.
Explain why Henry VIII wanted to break away from the Catholic Church. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of political and religious reasons in Henry VIII's decision to break with Rome. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main consequences of Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write an analysis of how Henry VIII's political motives influenced his decision to break from Rome. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Analyse the long-term impacts of the break with Rome on England. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
6.
Compare the short-term and long-term consequences of Henry VIII's break with Rome. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
7.
Explain how the break with Rome affected religious practice in England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Assess the importance of Henry VIII's break with Rome in shaping modern Britain. (10 marks)
[10 marks]

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