1. How did Henry VIII change the Church?
Before Henry VIII England was Catholic. Henry wanted a divorce so he set up the Church of England. After that England was a Protestant country.
This is WAY too simplistic!

2. How did Henry VIII change the Church?
TRUE: Henry wanted a divorce TRUE: This led him to break with Rome TRUE: He set up the Church of England BUT: These are political changes. How far he changed religious practice and doctrine is more complicated.
Before Henry VIII England was Catholic. Henry wanted a divorce so he set up the Church of England. After that England was a Protestant country.

3. Timeline homework
Before your next lesson you need to look at the key events in the English reformation
On one half of the timeline, note down any changes that increased Protestant strength and influence. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them. E.g. influence someone, Henry’s personal situation etc.
On the other half of the timeline, note down any changes that make the Church less Protestant, or signal a return to traditional religion. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them.
Use page of the textbook to analyse religious change under Henry.
Also 121 – 122 – Tilbrook – copy
111 – 112 – Hodder book – copies
To do this, make a timeline. On one half of the timeline, note down any changes that increased Protestant strength and influence anything that shows increased / remaining Catholic influence. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them. E.g. influence someone, Henry’s personal situation etc.
On the other half of the timeline, note down any changes that make the Church less Protestant, or signal a return to traditional religion. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them.

4. Religious change under Henry VIII
Events/changes that increase Protestant strength
1540
1535
1530
1547
Religious change under Henry VIII
Events/changes that show increased/remaining Catholic influence