English Reformation
Definition
The English Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church.
Analogy
Imagine if your favorite band decided they didn't want their music label's control anymore so they started their own label. That's kind of what happened with the English Reformation - instead of following Rome's lead (the music label), they created their own church (their own label).
Related terms
Henry VIII: King who initiated the English Reformation when he broke with Papal authority and established himself as head of Church in England.
Act Of Supremacy (1534): Legislation passed during Henry VIII’s reign declaring him 'the only supreme head on earth of the Church in England.'
Dissolution of the Monasteries: The process under Henry VIII where monastic communities were disbanded and their property confiscated by the Crown.
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Which ruler created the Church of England during the English Reformation?
Who was the monarch of England during the English Reformation?
What was a primary reason for the English Reformation in the 16th century?
What event triggered the English Reformation?
Who benefited most from the English Reformation?
How did the English Reformation differ from the broader Protestant Reformation in Europe?
Which of these figures is associated with the English Reformation and helping to establish Protestantism in England?
How did the English Reformation differ from its counterparts in other countries during this period?
Who was the principal figure behind the English Reformation?
What religious group was Henry VIII associated with during The English Reformation?
What event marked the beginning of English Reformation?
Who was the biggest influencer in the English Reformation?
Who was the ruler during the English Reformation in the 16th century?
Who instigated the English Reformation that led to the Act of Supremacy in 1534?
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