Britain And Her Constitution: Edmund Burke V Thomas Paine Flashcards
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Who was Edmund Burke
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MP (wendover) regarded as defender of the constitutional settlement of 1688.
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What did Burke publish
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Published a book called ‘reflections on the revolution in France’
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What ideas were featured in Burke’s book?
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- Revolution is accompanied by violence
- Britain’s government is stable and wise, the ideal combination of monarchy, aristocracy and House of Commons
- Liberty must be restrained
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Who was Thomas Paine
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Famous early radical. He spent 13 years in America where he urged the colonies to seek independence, he also travelled to France to support the French citizens.
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What was the name of the book Thomas Paine published
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The rights of man
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What were Thomas pained key ideas?
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- equality and liberty
- society should be based on individual freedom
- land should be shared
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What were the key ideas of Thomas pained book?
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- tradition is not always a good thing
- government should protect all citizens equally
- rights should be introduced to improve the lives of ordinary citizens
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What was the impact of the rights of man?
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Book sold cheaply, opened up political debate to the lower and middle classes
