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Which act did Chamberlain oppose due to potential Church of England subsidizing?

  • Elementary Education Act 1870

  • Church Act 1871

  • School Subsidy Act 1882

  • Education Reform Act 1988

Answer

Chamberlain opposed the Elementary Education Act 1870 due to its potential to subsidize the Church of England. Chamberlain believed that the state should not be involved in religious education, and he argued that the act would lead to an increase in the power of the Church of England.
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