Under Henry VIII, why was the merchant class the strongest supporter of reform of the English church?
A) They had links to parts of Europe where Protestantism was strengthening.
B) The papal grip on the economies of the Papal States had lowered their profits.
C) The merchant class was the most religious class in England.
D) The merchant class was afraid that Catholic rebellions would affect their profits.
E) They were afraid of rebellions by the tenants living on Henry's monastic estates.
Answer: A
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