ONE NATION CONSERVATISM Flashcards
1
Q
why was it created
A
- threat of disorder continued into 19th century
- increased demand for greater democracy and less aristocracy
- response to socialism
- Disraeli and Bismarck
2
Q
opinion on the nation
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- stressed importance.
- embraced class differences as all part of one national family
- revolution attacks nation itself
- nation is the essence of the status quo and all classes should want to defend existing nation state
3
Q
paternalism and aristocracy
A
- aristocracy has paternalistic duty
- palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy
- endorsed state social reform
4
Q
response to russian revolution
A
- 1918 franchise extended to working class
- stern political action need to prevent soc/com
- middle way - sustain society based on property and inequality
- state intervention to protect privileges and prevent soc
- keynesian economics
- essentially doing anything to stay in control
- said it was an updated expression of paternalism