Question

By establishing an independent church after the pope refused to end his marriage, King Henry VIII of England demonstrated that:

Answer 1

The reformation had weakened the catholic church’s influence over powerful leaders

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Answer 2

The correct answer to this is:

King Henry VIII of England demonstrated that “the Reformation had weakened the Catholic Church's influence over powerful leaders”.

After the pope had declined the King’s request, he declared that the Pope no longer has authority in England. The Parliament passed an act which acknowledged that Henry VIII was now the Head of the Church of England.