Under Charles II, Parliament passed the Test Act to
A)control the quality of food and drink coming from English colonies.
B)improve the quality of university graduates.
C)help Catholics gain government jobs.
D)stipulate that only Anglicans could hold military and civil offices.
E)regulate promotions in the military.

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The Test Act was passed in 1673 during the reign of Charles II and stipulated that only Anglicans could hold military and civil offices. Its purpose was to prevent non-Anglican dissenters, particularly Catholics, from holding public office.

Under Charles II, Parliament Passed the Test Act to