In this activity, students will explore the personal and political consequences of Henry VIII’s six marriages, examining how each union was driven by the king’s desire for a male heir, political alliances, or personal attraction. They will analyse the ways in which these marriages triggered significant religious and political upheaval in England, including the break with the Catholic Church and the rise of the English Reformation, while considering the tragic fates of the women involved.

It has 9 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.