Henry VIII's Great Matter

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What was Henry VIII's "Great Matter" primarily about?

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His wish to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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Who was Henry VIII's first wife?

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Catherine of Aragon

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Why did Henry VIII want to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?

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He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn

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Which Pope refused to annul Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon?

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Pope Clement VII

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What was the main consequence of the Pope's refusal to annul Henry VIII's marriage?

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Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church

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What church did Henry VIII establish after breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church?

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The Anglican Church

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What was the Act called that declared Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England?

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The Act of Supremacy

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Who was Henry VIII's second wife?

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Anne Boleyn

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What was the fate of Anne Boleyn?

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She was executed

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What was one of the main reasons Henry VIII wanted a male heir?

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To ensure the Tudor dynasty continued