To start off both conservatives and liberals have been at each other's polices since the start of this country. Liberalism was the belief for the importance of individual freedom. This belief was seen as an important value by many people throughout history. Liberalism had been an important idea during the Age of Enlightenment, rejecting many of the older foundations of life like religion. Liberalism was not very much liked by those who favored absolute monarchy and established religion. John Locke is seen as being credited for laying the philosophical ways of liberalism arguing strongly for limited government. The American Declaration of Independence brought the liberal ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Conservatism is a political view that sees institutions and traditional practices that have developed naturally which then create stability and continuity. Conservatism came by the end of the 18th century which brought moderate Whig positions and some of the old values to create a new political ideology in opposition to the French Revolution. Due to this it would then eventually lead to the
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It is to show from the start till now that there will never be a change between them or agreeing on all policies. A conservative is a person who is more for the old tradition than adapt new ones. Which supports a greater reliance on the free market, a market in which the disadvantaged and minorities can support themselves, fewer government regulations, and lower taxes. While a liberal is the complete opposite on almost all policies there is. They are seen to be more adapting to the present day. Supports a more active role of government, policies to help minorities and the disadvantaged, higher spending and more regulation and policies to redistribute wealth through taxation. However, there are times where they do agree on a certain topic or general notation with the