English Reformation (16th Century)

England becomes Protestant Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon Henry seeks an annulment Henry creates the Church of England and establishes his own supremacy over it

England splits from Catholic Church English Reformation Henry VIII Because of refusal by Pope to annul marriage – Henry VIII makes England a protestant nation England splits from Catholic Church English Reformation

Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth I succeeded after her father – Henry VIII Practical and effective – considered by many historians as one of England’s greatest monarchs Personally led English army to repel the attack of the Spanish Armada in 1588

Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth I ensures England remains protestant Through “Act of Toleration” she engineered a compromise between English Catholics and Protestants that united all of England

Elizabeth I By promoting policies of tolerance toward Catholics Queen Elizabeth brings peace to England between Protestants and Catholics