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England became a Protestant country during the Reformation because?

Henry VIII wanted a divorce, but divorce was banned by the Catholic Church therefore Henry decided to appoint himself head of the Church of England so he could get a divorce. However, Henry did not become a Protestant and he continued to practice Catholicism until his death. The Reformation in England did not cause the country to become Protestant. It allowed dissenting ideas freer access to the population. The teachings of men like John Calvin became more common in England because the Church of England was not so directly linked to Rome.


Movement of opposition to the Catholic Church became know as?

The Protestant Reformation


How did the reformation set the stage for the modern world-?

Protestant churches grew and the Catholic Church became unified because of the Reformation.


What effects did the Reformation have upon Catholic properties?

The depends entirely upon which country you are talking about, although actually most of them are similar. In England and Scotland, the crown just confiscated all the Catholic property, the Churches were turned into protestant churches, and the Abbeys and other properties were awarded to nobility that the King wanted to reward. In northern Germany, the Peace of Westphalia gave all the Catholic property to the prince if he was protestant and they became protestant.


Was 16th century England catholic?

No, 16th century England was predominantly Catholic until King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1530s, causing the English Reformation and establishing the Church of England as the official state church. This led to a gradual shift towards Protestantism in England.

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During the reformation England became a what state?

It became a Protestant State.


England became a Protestant country during the Reformation because?

Henry VIII wanted a divorce, but divorce was banned by the Catholic Church therefore Henry decided to appoint himself head of the Church of England so he could get a divorce. However, Henry did not become a Protestant and he continued to practice Catholicism until his death. The Reformation in England did not cause the country to become Protestant. It allowed dissenting ideas freer access to the population. The teachings of men like John Calvin became more common in England because the Church of England was not so directly linked to Rome.


Who became the Protestant Reformation?

martin luther


Movement of opposition to the Catholic Church became know as?

The Protestant Reformation


The Story of King Henry vlll?

After the death of his brother, Arthur, Henry Tudor became Henry VIII, king of England. He was famous for his role in the English Reformation, converting England into a Protestant nation.


How did the reformation set the stage for the modern world-?

Protestant churches grew and the Catholic Church became unified because of the Reformation.


What happened to Jews during the Protestant Reformation?

The Jews became pushed aside and co-existed with the others.


What was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

A lessening of the power of the Catholic Church.Another answerHenry the 8th changed and took over the Catholic church in England, changing it to Protestant in order to divorce and remarry until he received what he wanted. Most of the country became Protestant. Henry started off as a very strong Catholic and ended up as a Protestant but still liked the catholic ways. After his death, Edward was a Protestant in order to be king. Mary was a strong Catholic and so wanted to change the country back to being Catholic, but there was no point as Elizabeth was a strong Protestant and so would change it all back again.


What effects did the Reformation have upon Catholic properties?

The depends entirely upon which country you are talking about, although actually most of them are similar. In England and Scotland, the crown just confiscated all the Catholic property, the Churches were turned into protestant churches, and the Abbeys and other properties were awarded to nobility that the King wanted to reward. In northern Germany, the Peace of Westphalia gave all the Catholic property to the prince if he was protestant and they became protestant.


Did ย Elizabeth make England Catholic?

No Elizabeth did not make England Catholic that was he sister Mary I as soon as Mary died Elizabeth became queen and wanted to change the country back to Protestant.


Protestant prince of Netherlands who became king of England?

William III.


Which European and Anglican countries became Catholic and Protestant as a result of Reformation and Counter Reformation?

The protestant revolt ended with the northern part of the Holy Roman Empire and parts north becoming protestant - Scandavian, Belgium, also parts of Europe, the Netherlands, etc. Portugal, Spain, France, Austria, Sourthern Germany, and Italy remained Catholic. England, Scotland, and Wales had their own revolt leaving the Church, while Ireland remained Catholic.