Conservatives

Question 1

How did the ideology of traditional conservatism evolve?

Answer 1

it’s evolved into a party dedicated to defend property and traditional authority against the threat of revolution

Question 2

how did this aristocratic grouping evolve into the Conservatives

Answer 2

they stressed the importance of reform in order to protect or conserve the established institutions hence the name ‘the Conservatives’

Question 3

which class did the Conservatives appeal to? (traditional]

Answer 3

middle-class and landowners

Question 4

Who created the ideology one nation conservatism?

Answer 4

Benjamin Disraeli

Question 5

Who was Benjamin Disraeli?

Answer 5

he was Conservative leader and prime minister in 1860s and 70s.

Question 6

when did Benjamin Disraeli rule?

Answer 6

he ruled at the height of the industrial revolution and the growth of British Empire.

Question 7

what did Benjamin Disraeli see during his time as prime minister which allowed him to create the ideology of one nation conservatism?

Answer 7

he saw that the industrial revolution created a Big gap between rich and poor

Question 8

What does one nation conservatism promote?

Answer 8

it promotes the view that people in power should ‘look after’ the working-class or poor.

Question 9

what is one nation conservatism?

Answer 9

This paternalistic view that those in power one natural leaders because of the better education wealth

Question 10

what was the one nation conservatism designed to do?

Answer 10

It was designed not to attract support from the working class in terms of votes; only enough to support so that they did not revolt

Question 11

Give an example of what one nation conservatism focused on

Answer 11

it’s focused on social reform to help the working classes. ‘Patriotic’ foreign policy to bring all the courses together

Question 12

What was one nation conservatism based on?

Answer 12

free trade and state intervention.

Question 13

when did one nation conservatism carry on until?

Answer 13

it’s carried on until well after World War II.

Question 14

why did working-class not revolt against one nation conservatism?

Answer 14

they did not revolt as they felt comforted

Question 15

which ideologies does David Cameron align himself with?

Answer 15

modern one nation conservatism. Neoliberalism.
Modern conservatism.

Question 16

which group of people the David Cameron targets in his campaign?

Answer 16

Young female voters.

Question 17

Why did David Cameron get voted in as prime minister in 2010?

Answer 17

he rebranded himself as the greener and friendlier alternative

Question 18

what were some policies of David Cameron?

Answer 18

same-sex couples marriage act 2013.
Economically liberal and socially liberal.
Open trade

Question 19

which ideology does Theresa May align herself with?

Answer 19

One nation

Question 20

what are some policies of Theresa May?

Answer 20

improved mental health services.
25 year plan for plastic waste.
30 hours free of childcare for children 3 to 4 years olds per week.

Question 21

what are the common Conservative ideologies?

Answer 21

conserve traditional views, maintain status, stability
lower taxation.
tough on crime and immigration.
National not international.

Question 22

What are the ideologies of Boris Johnson?

Answer 22

Maintain a strong central power and have strict obedience of the people.
Neoliberal for social/ marriage, however neo-Conservative for sentencing of criminals.

Question 23

What are the names of the three Conservative party factions?

Answer 23

Tory reform group
Conservative way forward
Cornerstone

Question 24

What are the main beliefs of Conservative way forward?

Answer 24

-Return to Thatcherism
-Mostly neoliberal movement
-Support retention of free markets and supports free enterprise through low taxation and deregulation of industry.
-strongly opposed to trade union power and welfare provision

Question 25

What are the main beliefs of Tory reform group?

Answer 25

-Promotes social cohesion therefore opposes policies that may divide the nation
-Who wants to establish and retain equal rights
-very anti-Brexit
-support policies to reduce inequality in society

Question 26

What are the main beliefs of cornerstone?

Answer 26

-Faith, flag and family
-Church of England Christianity
-extremely Nationalist
-UK > everything
-traditional family values
- anti-abortion
- same race family to retain traditional family values

Question 27

Who is a key member of the Tory reform group

Answer 27

Kenneth Clarke

Question 28

Who is a key member of cornerstone?

Answer 28

Edward Lee and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Question 29

Who is a key member of the Conservative way forward?

Answer 29

Gerald Howarth and Liam Fox

Question 30

individualism

Answer 30

where people take personal responsibility for their actions

Question 31

order and hierarchy

Answer 31

Essential to the continuation of society for there to be structure and leadership

Question 32

Pragmatism

Answer 32

Goes against the idea that Conservatism is fully opposed to change. Realisation that there needs to be a working relationship between governed and government

Question 33

New Right

Answer 33

economic (neo) liberalism and social conservatism

Question 34

neo liberalism

Answer 34

push back state intervention in the economy in order for private enterprise to flourish.

Question 35

Social Conservative

Answer 35

traditional values and argue for the restoration of authority and social discipline.

w.g against same sex marriage

Question 36

what did we see happen in the 1970s

Answer 36

Labour domination and their movement to the left and Thatcher was the beneficiary of a new policy change

we saw a decrease in state intervention in the economy but and increase in law and order by the state

Question 37

Thatcherism