1. England Becomes Protestant
Why does King Henry VIII change the Church of England?

2. Reign of King Henry VIII
Henry VIII, King of England & Wales is a devout Catholic
Henry’s only child is a daughter, Mary. Henry feels women are too weak to be rulers, wants a son
Problem: Wife Catherine is 42. Solution: have marriage annulled (cancelled). Problem: Pope refuses
Solution: Henry asks Parliament to pass law ending Pope’s power in England
Catholic Church replaced by Anglican Church – King is head of the Church
2nd wife, Anne Boleyn gives him another daughter, Elizabeth
Henry charges Anne with treason and she is arrested & later beheaded

3. Third wife, Jane Seymour finally gives him a son, Edward
Henry will marry three more times
The Tudors
Religion
Reason for beliefs
Henry VIII
Catholic, becomes Protestant
Switches because Pope won’t allow annulment (needs male heir)
Edward VI
Protestant
Became King at age 9, influenced by Protestant advisors
Mary I
Catholic
Unhappy with her father’s methods brings extreme Catholic views
Elizabeth I
Protestant
Ends religious extremism & brings stability to England – rules 44 years

4. Voices From the Past: King Henry VIII
Listen to the CD and answer the following questions in your notes:
Who was Anne Boleyn?
What happened to Jane Seymour, wife #3?
How did Henry find wife #4, what happened when they met?
What happened to wife #5, Catherine Howard?
What is Henry’s legacy?