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The Conservative Movement Analysis

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Conservatives object to the capitalist exploitation of the industrial working class, yet certain aspects allow the conservatives to sympathize with the workers during the Industrial Revolution. The Conservative movement became prevalent during Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign and the time period of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. During this time, conservatives and nationalists prevail as the two major political entities. The conservative movement is a “left wing” conspiracy of equals, lead by Prince Charles Louis. During this period, the White Terror Movement strives to restore an absolute monarchy, and the effort was attained by killing Jacobian supporters. Parliament consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The conservative …show more content…

Overall, Burke wants to see an expansion of the British powers as well as an establishment of a partisanship between the middle class and parliament. Burke believes that “What’s good for me is good for a nation as a whole”. However, Burke did not encourage the harsh treatment of the working class; rather, he strived for a nature where they could live with honor and integrity. Burke says, “When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.” (Jacobian and Conservatives p.13) Without a general guidance for moral values as to what is right or wrong, society will collapse because riots and uprisings could occur, especially due to the harsh treatment of workers. Burke lived off of the belief that how could the people create a society, if they are not …show more content…

The agreement of a people is impossible, and even if it were, an agreement is not a law and obliges no one unless there is a superior authority guaranteeing it…” (Jacobians and Conservatives, p. 17) Therefore, one is left to question, who has the right to give commands to enforce cruel treatment of the workers. Even though De Maistre believes that the working class and the poor live in an awful lifestyle that they could fix, he sympathizes for the workers. One should not be allowed to hand out punishment merely because one is given the

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