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The break from Rome, c1529–1536

the break from Rome, c1529–1547: The break from Rome, c1529–1536

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AqaA LevelHistory2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529–

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The King’s ‘Great Matter’; Henry VIII, his religious beliefs and concern over the succession; the position and roles of Catherine of Aragon and her national and international supporters; the roles of Wolsey, Anne Boleyn and her supporters.
The Reformation Parliament: MPs and expression of grievances; pressures on the Papacy; legislation leading to the establishment of Royal Supremacy.
The influence of faction: Cromwell and the management of Parliament; the supporters and opponents of change and the King’s responses; the Aragonese faction; More and Fisher; Elizabeth Barton and the Carthusian monks.
The doctrinal and political position of the Reformation by 1536: the degree of change and continuity in faith, belief and organisation of the Church.

AnnulmentReformationRoyal SupremacyReformation ParliamentAragonese factionCarthusian monksSupremacy

Focus on causation: When answering questions about the break from Rome, clearly outline the causes and effects of key events.
Focus on the significance of legislation: When answering questions about the Reformation Parliament, emphasize the significance of the legislation passed and its impact on the Church and monarchy.

Confusing the roles of key figures: Clarify that Wolsey was the King's chief minister attempting to secure the annulment, while Anne Boleyn was the catalyst for Henry's desire to break from Rome.
Confusing the Act of Supremacy with the Act of Succession: Remember that the Act of Supremacy established the monarch's authority over the Church, while the Act of Succession dealt with the legitimacy of Henry's marriage and heirs.

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