The Anglican Church in Maryland: Factors Contributory to the American Revolution

The causes of the American Revolution were many and varied; not least among these was the legal position of the Church of England as established by law in Maryland as well as in some of the other colonies. Under this system men were taxed for the support of the Church and the ministry but were denie...

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Main Author: Rightmyer, Nelson (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press [1950]
In: Church history
Year: 1950, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 187-198
IxTheo Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
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Summary:The causes of the American Revolution were many and varied; not least among these was the legal position of the Church of England as established by law in Maryland as well as in some of the other colonies. Under this system men were taxed for the support of the Church and the ministry but were denied any part in the appointment of ministers or relief from priests who failed to fulfill their office to the satisfaction of the taxed. At least some of the cases of supposed neglect of duty may be considered from the standpoint of the legal aspects of the case entirely apart from the character of the individuals involved.
ISSN:0009-6407
Contains:Enthalten in: Church history
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3161293