Robert Peel supported the repeal of which seminal religious legislation?
Recusancy Act
Blasphemy Act
Test Act
The Pope's Bull Act
Answer
The Test Act was a significant religious legislation enforced in England from 1673 to 1828. As the answer suggests, Robert Peel, a renowned statesman, played a crucial role in supporting its repeal. By advocating for its abolition, Peel sought to dismantle religious discrimination, specifically against Protestant Dissenters and Roman Catholics, who were excluded from holding public office or attending universities due to their religious beliefs.
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