Traditional Conservatism

Question 1

What event grounded the principles of traditional conservatism?

Answer 1

The French Revolution

Question 2

Was the French Revolution welcomed by conservatives?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What principals are traditionally conservative?

Answer 3

Tradition, Organic Society, Paternalism, Pragmatism

Question 4

What is the modern strand of Traditional Conservatism?

Answer 4

One-nation conservatism

Question 5

What does one nation conservatism state?

Answer 5

Conservatism should prioritise national unity whilst attending to the needs of the poorest in society and help them

Question 6

Why is there an emphasis on helping those less fortunate within one nation conservatism?

Answer 6

Because every citizen is part of the same national ‘community’ and the revolutionary ideas (Marxism) was not an alternative to the status quo but an essence of the status quo, therefore One Nation tories felt like they had to appeal to the more vulnerable

Question 7

Which two events reshaped the growth of traditional conservatism in the early/mid 1900s?

Answer 7

The rise of the USSR and growth of fascism before and during WW2

Question 8

How did conservatives attempt to tailor their position to ensure that the country (UK) didn’t fall to either of these extremist regimes?

Answer 8

Became more liberal with the capitalist economy - with a view to sustaining a society based on property ownership and inequality/ appealed more to the working class

Question 9

How is Christian democracy similar or different to Conservatism?

Answer 9

Judeo-Christian morality is the force binding people together
Same views on authority and hierarchy
Same traditional ideas on marriage and family life with sceptical ideas on abortion