U1T2 The Conservative Party Flashcards
(10 cards)
What were the key time periods of traditional conservatism?
1600s to 1846s
What were the key ideologies in traditional conservatism
Paternalistic, hierarchy,
What were Robert Peels key dedications?
Defense of property and traditional authority. Against change
What were the key values of the New Right
Neo conservative, nationalism and individualism.
What time periods was the new right in.
1980s Thatcher to revive the Conservative Party.
Who was the main representative of the new right?
Margaret thatcher
What was the precursor to the tories? (What were they before the tories)
Royalists and Whigs
Why were conservatives originally called conservatives?
Because in the 19th century, the middle class began to grow in influence due to manufacturing
and the then tories, who’s incomes were based on rents and agriculture
Resisted new political structures and wished to conserve the dominance of the upper class.
What is the new right
An ideology which rose in effect during the 80s globally. Margaret Thatchers take on this was Thatcherism and it consisted of neoliberal conservative policies. free market capitalism, low taxes and a small but effective state, acting as a safety net for those in need.
- Margaret Thatcher’s stance on removing milk from children 7-11 in 1971 while she was secretary of state for education.
- Theresa may pushing to remove free school lunches children under 7 during her office could be likened to this.
- 1984 Trade Union Act which made sure that a union needed a majority in a ballot of members in support of a strike to be allowed to do so. Margaret Thatcher gradually inhibiting trade union power.
