Conservatism (Latin: conservare, "to preserve")[1] is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and opposes rapid change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism and seek a return to "the way things were."
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I'm pretty sure gaining independence from England was a step in the opposite direction of this definition.
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I'm pretty sure gaining independence from England was a step in the opposite direction of this definition.