Which of these measures did Peel initially oppose then later support?
Test Act, Catholic emancipation, the Reform Act, income tax and the repeal of the Corn Laws
The Education Act, the Poor Law Amendment Act, National Health Act, the Bullion Act
The Regency Act, the Foot and Mouth Act, the Plague Act, the Cybersecurity Act
The Railway Regulation Act, the Partition of India Act, the Abolition of Slavery Act, the Immigration Act
Answer
Initially opposed to Catholic emancipation and the abolition of the Corn Laws, Robert Peel later came to support both measures, as well as the Test Act, the Reform Act, and the income tax. This evolution in his views demonstrates his willingness to adapt his policies in response to changing circumstances and public opinion.
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