Why did Henry VIII dissolve the monasteries?

SOL - KS3 - Religious Change under the Tudors

A SOL aimed at KS3 that focuses on Religious Change over time during the Tudor Period. Lessons progress as follows: 1) What does it mean to believe in something? 2) Why did Henry VIII break with Rome? 3) Why did the Church need reforming? 4) How did Protestant beliefs differ from Catholic beliefs? 5) Why did Henry dissolve the monasteries? 6) To what extent was the Pilgirmage of Grace a threat to Henry VIII? 7) To what extent did England become protestant under Edward VI? 8) Does Bloody Mary deserve her nickname? 9) How far did Elizabeth I compromise? (Religious Settlement) 10) Why did Spain invade England and how was the Armada defeated? 11) How did religion change under the Tudors?