A consequence of Henry VIII's break with Rome was the appropriation of what by the crown?

A consequence of Henry VIII's break with Rome was the appropriation of what by the crown?

• A. The Church of England became unified with Rome
• B. The Catholic Church's lands and wealth in England were appropriated by the crown
• C. The Pope retained influence in English affairs
• D. Monastic orders expanded rapidly

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that breaking with Rome allowed the Crown to seize church wealth and land in England. Once the Church of England was placed under royal authority, its property—monasteries, lands, and treasures—was confiscated and taken into royal possession. This massive transfer funded the crown, expanded royal power, and redistributed wealth to the king’s supporters, reshaping English power and finances. The other statements don’t fit: the Church did not stay unified with Rome, the Pope’s direct influence diminished, and monastic houses were dissolved rather than expanded.

The main idea is that breaking with Rome allowed the Crown to seize church wealth and land in England. Once the Church of England was placed under royal authority, its property—monasteries, lands, and treasures—was confiscated and taken into royal possession. This massive transfer funded the crown, expanded royal power, and redistributed wealth to the king’s supporters, reshaping English power and finances. The other statements don’t fit: the Church did not stay unified with Rome, the Pope’s direct influence diminished, and monastic houses were dissolved rather than expanded.