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Essay Planning: The Break with Rome under Henry VIII

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet to help students plan an essay on the causes and consequences of Henry VIII's break with Rome.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Henry VIII
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Break with Rome
#Analyse the reasons behind Henry VIII's break with Rome
#Evaluate the impact of the break on England
#Construct a balanced argument in essay form

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Essay Planning: The Break with Rome under Henry VIII

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning Framework

Essay Question:

Explain the main reasons why Henry VIII decided to break away from the Roman Catholic Church and analyse the impact this had on England.

Introduction thesis:

Outline the main argument or thesis statement for the essay, summarising the key reasons and consequences.

Point 1 with evidence:

Discuss Henry VIII's desire for an annulment and how this led to the break, citing reasons such as his desire for a male heir and the influence of Anne Boleyn.

Point 2 with evidence:

Explain the role of religious reform and the influence of reformers like Thomas Cromwell in shaping Henry's decision.

Counter-argument:

Consider alternative views, such as political power struggles or economic factors influencing the break.

Conclusion:

Summarise the main points and state the overall significance of Henry VIII's break with Rome.

1.
Outline the main reasons why Henry VIII wanted to break away from the Roman Catholic Church.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Thomas Cromwell contributed to Henry VIII's break from Rome.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the religious motivations and political motivations for Henry VIII's break with Rome.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of the break with Rome on the power of the English monarchy.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the economic consequences of the break with Rome for England.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the religious reforms under Henry VIII with those under later monarchs like Elizabeth I.
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main consequences of Henry VIII's break with Rome on English society.
[3 marks]
8.
Evaluate whether Henry VIII's break with Rome was primarily motivated by personal, political, or religious reasons.
[6 marks]

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