Studied by 0 peopleTraditional conservatism 2
Why did it develop
-due to threat of disorder in 18th and 19th century
-worried if nothing was done revolution inevitable
Who were the key politicians
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81),
Otto von Bismarck (1815-98)
How did a divide between the people occur
inequality, increasing demands for suffrage, increasingly class conscious and concern of a revolution
What was the principles of one nation conservatism
-Prioritising national unity over class distinctions by helping lower classes (increased state intervention)
Role of the state
-Involved, regulate the economy and support poorer classes through state sponsored social reform
What English legislation was introduced to keep the nation united
Factory Act 1874, Artisan Dwellings Act 1875 which restricted factory owners and landlords
How did they plan to prevent an uprising
Putting pressure on the aristocracy to support better working conditions rather than an all-out uprising
The aristocracy supports the poor with welfare and regulation = everyone’s happy
How did Bismarck achieve this in Germany
He created a German welfare state which provided workers with state-backed insurance against sickness, accident and destitution in old age
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