History of the United States I / Unit 2 USH1 0165 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Henry VIII and the Church of England
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The idea
Henry the Eighth was a devout Catholic whom the Pope had named Defender of the Faith. When the Pope refused him an annulment he created the Church of England, headed by himself.
In practice
Catherine of Aragon, who bore him no son.
Where people slip
Anne Boleyn also produced no male heir, was accused of adultery, and was executed.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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