The Protestant Reformation was a movement which divided the Catholic church and the people of Europe. It caused much religious conflict. This is important to the development of the United States because the explorers to America used these religious disagreements as motivation to find new lands.
many did not know whether they should convert the natives to Catholicism or Protestantism.
many fled Europe in search of religious freedom.
the new colonies established decided to have no religion at all.

Correct answer is many fled Europe in search of religious freedom.

Explanation:

First option is not correct as this explorations were funded by states.

Second option is also not correct, because most of people decided which religion to follow.

Third option is correct and the best example are Puritans.

Last option is not correct as different forms of Protestantism were spreading across colonies, and later other religions, including Catholicism.

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