1. why did parliament pass the test act of 16737
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they rejected charles ii's promotion of religious tolerance.
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they rejected the idea that women could perform in the theater.
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they feared the influence of a catholic monarch.
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they feared the influence of french culture and arts.

it granted civil rights to african americans.

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.