Conservatism in the United States

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/conservatism-in-the-united-states

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Conservatism in the United States?The United States of America
2. How big is Conservatism in the United States?Geographically spans the entire United States, with varying concentrations in different regions
3. What is American conservatism?It is a way of thinking that values tradition, personal responsibility, and keeping the government small.
4. Why do conservatives want less federal government power?They think states and people should decide more for themselves so the government doesn’t become too big.

Individualism: A philosophical and political stance emphasizing the moral worth and agency of the individual.
Traditionalism: A belief in the importance of preserving and upholding established customs, institutions, and values.
Limited Government: A political philosophy advocating for minimal governmental intervention in the lives of individuals and the economy.
Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.