Quiz on 19th Century Ideologies: Liberalism and Conservatism

Who was a prominent liberal thinker in Mexico during the 19th century?

• Anastasio Bustamante

• Miguel Miramón

• José María Luis Mora

• Lucas Alamán

What was the main belief of liberals regarding public morality?

• It should be ignored altogether

• It should be based on religious teachings

• It should be determined by civil laws

• It should be influenced by the Church

Which group did Lucas Alamán belong to?

• York Freemasons

• Liberals

• Conservatives

• Radicals

What was the primary goal of the Conservative Party?

• To promote federalism

• To maintain the Catholic Church's influence

• To support education reforms

• To separate Church and State

What did the Liberal Party divide into?

• Radicals and Moderates

• Federalists and Centralists

• Yorkers and Scots

• Liberals and Conservatives

What was one of the main postulates of the Conservatives?

• To encourage civil participation

• To promote individual freedoms

• To support public education

• To maintain military jurisdiction

What did the radicals in the Liberal Party believe?

• In cooperation with the Church

• In centralism

• In gradual change

• In immediate application of liberal doctrine

What was the stance of the Conservatives on education?

• They wanted it to be secular

• They wanted the Church to control it

• They supported liberal ideas

• They promoted federal education

What was the ideological struggle largely attributed to?

• Religious conflicts

• Economic disparities

• Lack of civil participation mechanisms

• Foreign influence

Which Freemasonry group favored federalism?

• Mexican National Rite

• Scottish Freemasonry

• European Freemasonry

• York Freemasonry