Henry VIII broke with Rome in the 1530s. Which of these happened in his reign?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Step 1: Henry reigned from 1509 to 1547 and closed the monasteries between 1536 and 1541. Step 2. Match each event to its date. Answer: The Dissolution of the Monasteries. Why not the others: The plot (1605), the Armada (1588) and the Scottish Union (1707) came after he died.
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