A Long and Illustrious History
Sir Thomas More was executed by Henry VIII because:
AHe was accused of committing high treason against the king during a battle
BHe refused to accept Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England ✓
CHe openly supported and aided the Spanish Armada's invasion of England
DHe had been involved in a conspiracy to assassinate and overthrow the king
Explanation
Sir Thomas More, a devout Catholic and former Lord Chancellor, refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. He was executed for treason in 1535.
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