Questions: The English statute which is the precursor to today's Statute of Frauds is a. the Act of Uniformity passed in 1662. b. the Act for the Prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes passed in 1677. c. the Act for the Prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes passed in 1771. d. the Act of Uniformity passed in 1677.

The answer is B: the Act for the Prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes passed in 1677.

Explanation for each option:

a. The Act of Uniformity passed in 1662 - This act was related to the regulation of religious practices and the Church of England, not related to frauds or contracts.

b. The Act for the Prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes passed in 1677 - This is the correct answer. This statute is known as the Statute of Frauds, which was enacted to prevent fraud and perjury in contractual agreements by requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed.

c. The Act for the Prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes passed in 1771 - This is incorrect. The Statute of Frauds was enacted in 1677, not 1771.

d. The Act of Uniformity passed in 1677 - This is incorrect. The Act of Uniformity refers to legislation concerning religious uniformity, not the prevention of frauds.