Legislation
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Legislation
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1673
1675
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
1678
Legislation
A 2nd Test Act is passed requiring all members of the Houses of Commons & Lords to swear an oath
1679
Legislation
Simplifies the issue of writs, more than the King's Court can issue them. Passes the Habeas Corpus Act known as the "Shaftsburys Act"
Legislation
Supports the exclusion bill to keep the Catholic James II from the throne
1687
Legislation
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
1689
Legislation
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
1701
Legislation
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
1703
Legislation
The Scotish Estates want their Parliament to remain independent. Scotish Estates pass the Act of Security for Hanoverian succession. Anne suspends the Royal Assent to the Union
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