WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society-like the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family-should be preserved. However, they did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary days.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conservatives wanted to preserve traditional political and social institutions like the monarchy and the aristocracy. At the same time, they wanted to strengthen modern elements like a strong army and bureaucracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most conservatives, however, did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary days. Rather, they realised, from the changes initiated by Napoleon, that modernisation could in fact strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. It could make power more effective and strong.

Detailed explanation-4: -After 1815, the political philosophy of conservatism was supported by hereditary monarchs, government bureaucracies, landowning aristocracies and revived churches (Protestant or Catholic). The conservative forces appeared dominant after 1815 both internationally and domestically.

Detailed explanation-5: -conservatism, political doctrine that emphasizes the value of traditional institutions and practices.