Question

short description of Act of Supremacy

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The Act of Supremacy, established in England in 1534, was a legislative measure that recognized King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This act marked a significant break from the Roman Catholic Church, asserting the monarch's authority over religious matters and allowing for the establishment of Protestantism in England. It enabled Henry VIII to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, facilitating his marriage to Anne Boleyn and shifting the religious landscape of England. The Act of Supremacy was reaffirmed in later years, particularly under Elizabeth I, solidifying the church's independence from papal authority.