Why did Parliament pass the Test Act during the reign of Charles II?
A)To control the quality of food and drugs on the market
B)To improve the quality of university graduates
C)To help Catholics gain government jobs
D)To stipulate that only Anglicans could hold military and civil offices
E)To regulate promotions in the military

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The Test Act was passed to ensure that only Anglicans could hold military and civil offices, effectively excluding Catholics and nonconformists from these positions.

Why Did Parliament Pass the Test Act During the Reign