Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
|
| gptkbp:applies_to |
Catholics in England and Wales
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
the rise of Catholic advocacy groups
|
| gptkbp:context |
part of a series of laws regarding Catholic rights
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the eventual repeal of the Test Acts
|
| gptkbp:date_enacted |
1791
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
a compromise solution
a reflection of changing attitudes towards Catholics |
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-Reformation England
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Catholic Relief Act 1791
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased political participation of Catholics
|
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
allowed Catholics to own property
allowed Catholics to serve in the military allowed Catholics to become members of the legal profession did not allow Catholics to sit in Parliament |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent legislation regarding religious freedoms
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
public opinion on Catholic rights
|
| gptkbp:introduced_in |
gptkb:Lord_Fitzwilliam
the late 18th century |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
addressing grievances of Catholics
reducing discrimination against Catholics |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a significant legislative achievement
a landmark in British legislative history |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
not going far enough
due to fears of Catholic loyalty |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:House_of_Commons the context of social change the context of civil rights movements. the context of national identity |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
shaping future policies on religious equality
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
Tory politicians
some Protestant groups some segments of the population |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
Catholic leaders
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
some Whig politicians
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased calls for full emancipation
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
the broader movement for religious tolerance
|
| gptkbp:passes_through |
a time of political upheaval
a period of Enlightenment thought the context of the Enlightenment |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to relieve restrictions on Catholics in Great Britain
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:the_French_Revolution
gptkb:Catholic_Relief_Act_1829 |
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Catholic_Emancipation_Act_1829
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
greater acceptance of Catholics in society
|
| gptkbp:significance |
marked a step towards Catholic emancipation
|
| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
further reforms in the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:the_American_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
the evolution of British law regarding religion
the struggle for civil rights in Britain the broader context of religious reform in Europe the gradual liberalization of British society |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
some religious leaders
some members of the aristocracy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Relief_Act_1829
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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