Evolution of Modern Conservatism
“The Conservative approach is nothing more or less than an attempt to apply the wisdom and experience and the revealed truths of the past to the problems of today. The challenge is not to find new or different truths, but to learn how to apply established truths to the problems of the contemporary world.”
Which of the following developments most directly challenges the characterization of modern American conservatism as being based exclusively on tradition?
A
Modern interpretations of classical economic theories within contemporary fiscal policies
B
Innovations in technology that diverged from historical precedents
C
Influences from the civil rights and feminist movements during the 1960s
D
Shifts in foreign policy strategy during the Cold War era
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