Legislation
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Legislation
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1543
1544
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The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
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Under the 3rd Act of Succession a Regency Council will be established if Henry dies during Edward's minority
Legislation
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
Legislation
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
1547
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Repeals Henry VIIIs heresy laws
1549
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Passes the Act of Uniformity imposing the 1st book of Common Prayer
1552
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The Act of Uniformity prescribes penalties for not attending Church services
1563
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A statute against witchcraft is passed
Legislation
The Act of Supremacy extends the Oath of Supremacy to MPs, lawyers & barristers. The 39 Articles are the final restoration of the Church of England
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The Act of Supremacy increases penalties for supporting the Pope. The Act of Supremacy imposes penalties for not taking the Oath. Statute of Apprentices, all men should work & have a rank from the Sovereign downward. 1st Poor Law is passed which providec local payment for the poor
1572
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A bill is passed preventing Mary from being Elizabeth's successor
1604
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James I introduces a Bill to classify all catholics as excommunicates
1626
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The Act of Revocation is passed in Scotland reforming ownership of Church lands
1652
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The Act of Indemnity, for acts of treason before the Battle of Worcester
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The Act of Settlement is passed. Irishmen who have killed an Englishman except in war will be executed & lose estates. Anti-English are liable to lose land & be deported
1658
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An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
1664
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Clarendon's ministry supports legislation against nonconformist religious assemblies.
Legislation
Hyde supports the Restoration religious settlement enforcing conformity against dissent.
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Parliament advances religious uniformity by restricting conventicles and dissenting worship.
1673
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Supports the anti-Catholic test act & is dismissed by Charles II
Legislation
Under the Test Act Public officeholders must accept communion by Protestant form. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. Public officeholders must swear an oath of allegiance recognizing the monarch as head of the Church. Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Legislation
Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Legislation
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy
Legislation
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. James II is forced to surrender his public office as Admiral, as he will not take the oath
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