1662 Act of Uniformity

The 1662 Act of Uniformity was a law passed in England that required everyone in the Church of England to follow a specific prayer book and set of church practices. Its goal was to ensure consistency in worship across all churches, but it also led to the removal of clergy who didn’t comply. This law reinforced the church’s structure and practices as defined by the monarchy and Parliament, ultimately shaping Anglican worship and control of religious life for years to come.