Which detail should be added after sentence 4 to best support the claim in that sentence?

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The leaders of the Church of England, however, did not agree with the Puritans’ ideas.

They wanted to “purify” the Church by removing any remaining Catholic ideas or traditions.

This occurred in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, when Europe experienced many religious and social changes.

The Church of England was founded in 1534 when King Henry VIII decided to break away from the Catholic Church.

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To best support the claim in sentence 4, which discusses the Puritans' desire to reform the Church of England, the most relevant detail to add would be:

They wanted to “purify” the Church by removing any remaining Catholic ideas or traditions.

This choice directly aligns with the Puritans' objectives and provides clear context for their actions and beliefs regarding the Church of England.