History Queen Elizabeth I Questions
The Act of Uniformity was a law passed in 1559 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. It established the use of the Book of Common Prayer as the official liturgy of the Church of England and required all clergy to use it in their services. The act also imposed penalties on those who refused to conform to the established church, including fines, imprisonment, and even death in some cases. It aimed to bring religious unity and stability to England during a time of religious conflict and establish the Church of England as the dominant religious institution in the country.