why did king Henry 8th dissolve the monasteries?
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One of the major outcomes of the Reformation was the destruction of the monasteries which began in 1536. The Reformation came about when Henry VIII wished to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, who had failed to give him a male heir. ... The monasteries were a reminder of the power of the Catholic Church.
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The Act of Supremacy in 1534 confirmed the break from Rome, declaring Henry to be the Supreme Head of the Church of England. The monasteries were a reminder of the power of the Catholic Church. By destroying the monastic system Henry could acquire all its wealth and property whilst removing its Papist influence.
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