Explain any three beliefs of the conservatism that emerged after 1815.

European governments were driven by the spirit of Conservatism after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815.

1. Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society-the Church, social hierarchies, property and family-should be preserved.

2. They also realized that modernization could strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy and a return to the society of the pre-revolutionary days was not required. This could, eventually, contribute towards making state power more effective and strong.

3. The belief that abolition of feudalism and serfdom, replacing it with a modern army, an efficient bureaucracy and a strong economy could strengthen the autocratic monarchies of Europe.

NOTE – Conservatism as an ideology emerged in Europe after Napoleon was defeated by the allied forces- Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Conservatism, in basic terms, refers to a set of beliefs that gave importance to traditional practices and wanted change in a gradual manner. (Not radical in approach)