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Henry needed and heir to the throne of England, because traditionally, if he died without a living son, the kingdom would erupt into a civil war. Pretenders to the throne would be fighting to take power. Meanwhile, Nations neighboring England would seize the opportunity to invade while there was no one in power to lead a defense. The very future of England's existence hung on the King making the Queen pregnant with a healthy surviving son. What a burden huh?

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At the time, the monarch inherited only through the male line. Females only inherited if there were no male heirs.

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Why Henry VIII wanted a son?

so when he died he could keep the family name


Why as Henry VIII so important?

He created the church of England, and divorce


What was Important to King Henry VIII?

A Heir To The Throne As Woman at that time were no use but a man would be perfect so he had no care how manny wives he had until he had a son


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Henry VIII beheaded Anne Boleyn to simply get a son. Anne Boleyn could not produce one and Henry got Furious.Henry did not get what he wanted, so he selfishly executed her. He could now not have a son which would take on the throne. Next in line was Edward VI.


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Why would breaking from the church solve Henry VIII's problem?

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