Question

How did the foundation of the Church of England differ from the development of other Protestant religions

Answer 1

Most Protestant faiths developed as a leader or group fought against an idea of the Catholic Church. These movements were not popular and often created a target on those separating. 
The Church of England was created by a king, Henry VIII, who was throwing a fit over the Church not granting him a divorce. Henry VIII wanted a divorce so he could remarry and get a son. The Pope would not allow it so Henry left the Church and created his own church--the Church of England--where he was the supreme head. The Church of England basically was Catholicism with a king instead of a pope. <span />