Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Test_Act_1678
|
| gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:Roman_Catholics
Nonconformists |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:William_of_Orange
gptkb:James_II_of_England Anti-Catholic sentiment Religious discrimination Political exclusion Religious pluralism debates |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Increased sectarian tensions
|
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Post-Restoration_England
Restoration of the monarchy Political instability in England |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Development of civil rights in England
Formation of political parties in England |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1685
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
Local authorities
Oaths of allegiance |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Religious conflicts in England
Late 17th century England |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Long-term effects on British politics
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Foundation for future religious legislation
Highlighted religious intolerance |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Test Act 1685
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Limited political participation
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Later civil rights movements
Subsequent legislation on religious freedom |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Glorious_Revolution
Political climate of the time European religious conflicts Social changes in England |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:church
Dissenters |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Legal challenges
Calls for reform Increased dissenting movements |
| gptkbp:part_of |
English legal history
History of religious laws in England Legal framework of England |
| gptkbp:purpose |
To restrict public office to Anglicans
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Toleration_Act_1689
gptkb:English_Reformation gptkb:Act_of_Uniformity_1662 Civil rights in England Constitutional history of England Religious Test Acts |
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Catholic_Relief_Act_1829
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
Subsequent Test Acts
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Exclusion from office
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the broader struggle between Anglicans and dissenters
|