What was the main effect of the Protestant Reformation? Group of answer choices

The Pope became more powerful after the Reformation because people became convinced that he was the true connection to God.

Membership in the Catholic Church increased during the Reformation period because people appreciated the sale of indulgences.

New sects of Christianity that were created were very short-lived and most died out by the end of the 17th century.

Many new branches of the Christianity were formed in response to the corruption of the Catholic Church.