Question

What roles did Henry viii and Elizabeth I play in bringing the reformation to england?

Answer 1

Henry VIII wanted England to be a Protestant nation for personal reasons, while Elizabeth, his daughter, wanted to bring Protestantism back to bring peace to the realm. Henry VIII was upset with his first wife, Catherine, for not having any sons and wanted an annulment. The Catholic church would not allow the annulment so Henry split from the Catholic Church and created a protestant church called The Church of England. Later, Henry's first daughter, Queen Mary, changed England back to Catholicism, but when she was dethroned because of her brutal intolerance of other religions, Elizabeth I changed the country back to Protestantism.

Answer 2

Henry VIII established the Church of England in order to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Elizabeth I took power after her half sister, Mary, and reestablished the Church of England. Mary was a devout Catholic and went on a rampage killing Protestants. When Elizabeth took power, she reclaimed England for the protestants.