Burke and Paine Flashcards
Who countered who?
Paine countered Burke
one word for Paine’s political beliefs
radical
what was Burke’s social standing?
he was an MP
what was Burke’s initial opinion of the French Revolution
positive
when was French Revolution
1789-99
why did Burke criticise French Revolution
saw it as a threat to European stability
why was Burke particularly concerned about French Revolution?
he was an MP and did not want the same thing to happen in England, and lose his power
when was Burke’s book published
1790
what was Burke’s book called
Reflections on the Revolutions in France
what were Burke’s views on democracy and the “rights of man”
went against Britain’s constitution and saw them as a threat
when did Paine counter Burke
1792 publication
what was Paine’s book called
Rights of Man
how many copies of the Rights of Man were sold?
200,000
what was the main argument of Rights of Man? (3 points)
defended French revolution, questioned values of British society, wanted reform of the political system
