Question

The puritans of England wished to rid the Church of England of all Catholic beliefs and practices. What did they do?

1) Shunned the notions of social reform and missionary activity.
2) Welcomed changes sparked by England's accelerating commercial activity.
3) Loyally supported the rule of King Charles I.

Answer 1

The Puritans opposed Catholic beliefs and practices in the Church of England by objecting to rituals, opposing the church's structure, and separating from it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Puritans of England wished to rid the Church of England of all Catholic beliefs and practices. To achieve this, they:

1. Opposed Catholic rituals: The Puritans objected to wearing Catholic robes during church services and making the sign of the cross during baptism.
2. Opposed Church structure: They believed churches should be independent and governed by elected elders instead of a monarch.
3. Separated from the Church: Some Puritans who wished to separate from the Church of England left England for places where they believed they could establish ideal Christian communities.