Which of the following best describes a key consequence of the English Reformation, initiated by Henry VIII?

(5 Points)

The establishment of the Church of England with the monarch as its head, breaking away from the Catholic Church in Rome.

The reinstatement of the Catholic Church in England, ending the Protestant period.

The unification of the English and Scottish churches under a single religious authority.

The introduction of the printing press to England, facilitating the spread of religious texts.

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The best description of a key consequence of the English Reformation, initiated by Henry VIII, is:

The establishment of the Church of England with the monarch as its head, breaking away from the Catholic Church in Rome.

This action marked a significant shift in religious authority and the relationship between the church and the state in England.