Schism Act 1714 facts for kids
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| Citation | 13 Ann. c. 7 12 Ann. St. 2 c. 7 |
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| Repealed by | Religious Worship Act 1718 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Schism Act 1714 was a law made by the Parliament of Great Britain. It is also known as the Established Church Act 1713. This law was passed in 1714 but was never actually put into action. It was later cancelled in 1718.
What the Schism Act Said
The Schism Act had specific rules about who could run schools. It said that anyone wanting to manage a public or private school needed a special permit. This permit had to come from a bishop, who is a high-ranking church leader.
The law also stated that school managers or tutors had to follow the rules of the Church of England. They also had to have taken part in the Church of England's ceremonies in the past year. This meant they had to be part of the official church.
Why the Act Was Made
The main goal of the Schism Act was to control schools run by English Dissenters. Dissenters were people who did not agree with the Church of England. They had their own schools, called dissenting academies.
The Act tried to make these schools change their ways. It also aimed to limit their influence or even stop them from operating. The government at the time wanted everyone to follow the Church of England.
Why It Never Happened
The Schism Act was supposed to start on a specific day in 1714. However, on that very day, Queen Anne died. Because of her death, the law was never put into effect.
After Queen Anne died, a new royal family, the Hanoverians, took over in 1714. The Whigs, a political group, became very powerful. They did not support the Schism Act. So, in 1718, the Whigs passed a new law called the Religious Worship Act 1718. This new law officially cancelled the Schism Act.
