Ms. Nugent
History 9-1
3 October 2015
King Henry VIII King Henry VIII was an English king who made a big impact on the Christian religion during the Renaissance period in England. The introduction of his ideas resulted in one of the many changes during this period. He manipulated the people into supporting him to take power and control of the church to benefit his own personal desires. Although the Roman church hadn’t caused any significant problems, King Henry VIII claimed jurisdiction over the English church. His personal desires and his ability to weave them with the common man’s perceived welfare; had a profound impact on the religious landscape of England. Firstly, the Roman church had not caused any significant problems