1.5.1 Conservatism

• Conservatism emphasizes the importance of tradition, social order, and individual responsibility
• Arrange the following periods in the historical development of conservatism in the UK:

  1️⃣ 18th-19th Century: Emphasis on preserving traditional institutions

  2️⃣ Early 20th Century: Shift towards accepting some social reforms

  3️⃣ Mid-20th Century: Embrace of free market economics

  4️⃣ Late 20th-21st Century: Modernization efforts to appeal to a broader electorate
• Benjamin Disraeli was a key figure in the early development of conservatism in the UK.


  True
• Which late 20th-century UK Prime Minister aimed to modernize conservatism while upholding its core principles?

  David Cameron
• Which 18th-century thinker emphasized the importance of tradition and gradual change in conservatism?

  Edmund Burke
• Burke emphasized the importance of tradition, social order, and gradual change, which became central to conservative ideology
• Conservatism in the UK consistently promotes the values of tradition, order, and **individual responsibility
• Conservatives believe in reducing the role of government and promoting individual responsibility
• Conservative policies and ideologies shape their approach to issues like national security, the economy, social welfare, and the role of government
• Conservatives respect established norms and customs, favoring gradual change over radical reforms
• Conservatives advocate for limited government intervention and believe in individual responsibility
• The core values of conservatism inform their policies on social welfare, economic regulation, and moral/cultural norms
• Edmund Burke emphasized the importance of tradition, social order, and gradual change
• What three core values has conservatism in the UK consistently promoted throughout its history?

  Tradition, order, responsibility
• Which conservative ideology emphasizes practical experience over abstract theories?

  Pragmatism
• What impact has conservatism had on defense spending in the UK?

  Increased defense spending
• Conservatism in the UK has consistently promoted tradition, social order, and individual responsibility.


  True
• Conservatism prioritizes preserving existing institutions and customs, favoring gradual change over radical reforms
• Which 18th-century thinker is considered a key figure in the origins of conservatism in the UK?

  Edmund Burke
• Conservatives believe in limited government intervention and personal accountability.


  True
• Who is considered the founding figure of conservatism in the UK?

  Edmund Burke
• Which conservative leader introduced modernization efforts to appeal to a broader electorate in the late 20th century?

  David Cameron
• What type of economy do conservatives typically advocate for?

  Free Market
• Which core value of conservatism emphasizes personal accountability for one's actions?

  Individual Responsibility
• What are the three core values of conservatism as defined in the study material?

  Tradition, Social Order, Individual Responsibility
• What core value of conservatism relies on practical experience rather than abstract theories?

  Pragmatism
• What do conservatives believe individuals should be accountable for?

  Their choices
• Which 18th-century thinker is considered the founder of conservatism in the UK?

  Edmund Burke
• Match the period with its key figures and developments in UK conservatism:

  18th-19th Century ↔️ Edmund Burke, Benjamin Disraeli; Emphasis on preserving tradition

  Early 20th Century ↔️ Stanley Baldwin, Neville Chamberlain; Acceptance of social reforms

  Mid-20th Century ↔️ Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher; Embrace of free markets

  Late 20th-21st Century ↔️ David Cameron, Theresa May; Modernization efforts
• Conservatives believe in limited government intervention in the economy.


  True
• Match the conservative policy with its corresponding ideology:

  Strong National Defense ↔️ Tradition

  Free Market Economy ↔️ Social Order

  Limited Government Intervention ↔️ Individual Responsibility

  Hierarchy ↔️ Pragmatism
• What type of policies do conservatives emphasize over government assistance for social welfare?

  Personal accountability
• What do conservatives prioritize over equality and progress?

  Tradition and social order
• Conservatives typically support strong national defense, a market economy, and limited government intervention.


  True
• Margaret Thatcher is associated with the mid-20th century embrace of free market economics
• Match the core conservative value with its description:

  Tradition ↔️ Preserving existing institutions

  Social Order ↔️ Maintaining law and stability

  Hierarchy ↔️ Acceptance of social inequalities

  Pragmatism ↔️ Reliance on practical experience
• Conservatism in the UK evolved over the 19th and 20th centuries in response to social and political changes
• Margaret Thatcher advocated for a reduced role of government in the economy.


  True
• Match conservative policies with their corresponding ideologies:

  Strong National Defense ↔️ Tradition

  Free Market Economy ↔️ Social Order

  Limited Government Intervention ↔️ Hierarchy
• Conservatives rely on practical experience rather than abstract theories.


  True