Thank you very much. Could you check these sentences on history, too?
1) As Pope Clemens VII refused to declare his first marriage invalid, Henry broke with Rome and declared himself “Supreme Head of the Church of England” by means of the Act of Supremacy (1534).
2)Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries and took their wealth; the social charities such as schools and hospitals for the poor almost disappeared.
3) Mary died in 1558, leaving behind her the hatred of a country deeply dependant on Spain.
4) Elizabeth I was a political genius of the first rank and she had received a very good education. Her court, consisting of musicians, actors, and poets, was brilliant and anxious to entertain her.
5) I need to link these two sentences:
English sea-captains were secretly encouraged by the Queen, who took a share of the profits. They (English sea-captains) were engaged in piracy and they captured Spanish ships that carried precious metals, tobacco and slaves from Africa to America.
1-4 = well done
5 = English sea-captains, engaged in piracy of captured Spanish ships (you could make it longer, if you wish), were secretly encouraged by the Queen, who took a share of the profits.
Not the only choice - just one idea.
Sra
1) The first sentence is historically accurate. Pope Clemens VII's refusal to annul Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to Henry's break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England. He declared himself "Supreme Head of the Church of England" through the Act of Supremacy in 1534.
2) The second sentence is also accurate. After the break with Rome, Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in England, confiscating their wealth and properties. As a result, social charities, such as schools and hospitals that were often run by religious orders, were greatly diminished or disappeared altogether.
3) The third sentence is correct as well. Mary, also known as Mary I or "Bloody Mary," died in 1558. During her reign, she pursued a close alliance with Spain, marrying King Philip II and seeking to bring England back under Catholicism. This policy brought her deep unpopularity and resentment from a country that had grown increasingly Protestant.
4) The fourth sentence accurately describes Elizabeth I. Known as the "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth was indeed a skilled politician and received a comprehensive education. Her court was renowned for its cultural vibrancy, with artists, musicians, actors, and poets entertaining and flattering the queen.
5) To link the two sentences: "English sea-captains were secretly encouraged by the Queen, who took a share of the profits, to engage in piracy and capture Spanish ships carrying precious metals, tobacco, and slaves from Africa to America."