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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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