e King a royal veto concerning the making of cannon law in England. This confirmed the break between England and Rome. This break would become stronger throughout Henry's reign. 4
Henry's break from the Catholic Church allowed him to attain his divorce and marry a new wife. The King's new mate was one he pursued for many years. In fact, it was one of his wife's maids of honor. A King taking one of the Queen's maids of honor was not a new practice of his, and he continued with future wives. The interesting characteristic of the woman he sought was that she acted aloof concerning the King's advice. This only further excited Henry's desire to have her. Anne Boleyn was the woman who would soon become Henry's next wife. The "great matter" had taken its toll. The king would no longer bow to the beliefs of Rome, and theology as a whole would take a new direction. 5
Katherine repelled every attempt by King Henry and Anne Boleyn to degrade he
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