The success of the Counter-Reformation on the Continent and the growth of a Puritan party dedicated to further Protestant reform polarised the Elizabethan Age. The early Puritan movement was a movement for reform in the Church of England. The desire was for the Church of England to resemble more closely the Protestant churches of Europe, especially Geneva. The later Puritan movement, often referred to as dissenters and nonconformists, eventually led to the formation of various Reformed denominations. COUNT 5
QSN1 The growth of Puritanism happened during what age? ANS1 the Elizabethan Age QSN2 What did the Puritans want the Church of England to emulate? ANS2 the Protestant churches of Europe QSN3 The Puritan movement worked on reforming what church? ANS3 the Church of England QSN4 What was another name for the later Puritan movement? ANS4 dissenters and nonconformists QSN5 What did the later Puritan movement create? ANS5 various Reformed denominations