United KingdomHistory 52 · History
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Church of Rome?
- aBecause the Pope supported Spain in a war against England
- bBecause Parliament voted to leave the Catholic Church against his wishes
- cBecause the Pope would not allow him to end his first marriageCorrect answer
- dBecause he wanted the Church to pay no more taxes to the Crown
Why?
Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, which needed the Pope's approval. When the Pope refused, Henry set up the Church of England.
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