King Henry Viii's Influence On The Outcome Of England

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King Henry VIII was king of England from 1509 to 1547. Henry was very influential to the outcome of England. After King Henry died the golden age started because of his introduction to a new religion and new ideas. Henry created his own church for many reasons. His reasons include; his great matter, his fight with the pope, and his many wives. “The King’s Great Matter” was started for many reasons. The Great Matter was started because Henry had very bad financial problems (Benson). Henry also started The Great Matter because he became addicted with the divorce of his wives (Benson). Henry started The Great Matter out of anger and frustration (Benson). His adviser at the time Cardinal Wolsey had failed to convince the pope to let the marriage

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