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Government: Canning, Goderich and Wellington; legislation including the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts; the metropolitan police force; O’Connell and Catholic Emancipation.
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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
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Government: Canning, Goderich and Wellington; legislation including the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts; the metropolitan police force; O’Connell and Catholic Emancipation
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Quick student answer
Which Prime Minister was responsible for the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts in 1828?
Direct answer
Robert Peel was the Prime Minister who played a crucial role in the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts in 1828, which allowed non-Anglicans to hold public office.
Key terms
- Catholic Relief Act: Legislation passed in 1829 that allowed Catholics to sit in Parliament and hold public office.
- Reform Act: Legislation aimed at reforming the electoral system, with significant changes occurring in 1832.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the impact of O'Connell's campaign: Acknowledge the role of public sentiment, political pressure, and the broader context of reform in the period.
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