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tories

Meanings
  • noun

    A group of English politicians and their supporters in the late 17th and early 18th centuries who opposed the Whigs and supported the Tory political philosophy.

    - "The Tories were known for their strong support of the monarchy and the Church of England."
    - "The Tories opposed the Whigs' efforts to limit the power of the monarchy and the Church."
Synonyms

Loyalist , United Empire Loyalist , loyalist , Conservative , P.C. , PC , Progressive Conservative , conservative , small-c conservative
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Tories , Tory
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Derived from the Latin word 'torys', meaning a resident of Torres Vedras, a town in Portugal. The term was adopted by the English political party in the late 17th century.

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  1. The Tories were also known as the 'Country Party' because of their support for the interests of the countryside and the rural population.

  2. The Tories were also known for their opposition to the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 and the 'Bill of Rights'.

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  1. Whigs: The political party in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries that opposed the Tories. The Whigs supported the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the Bill of Rights, and advocated for parliamentary supremacy and religious toleration.

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The Tories played a significant role in English politics during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. They were known for their strong support of the monarchy and the Church of England, and opposed the Whigs' efforts to limit the power of the monarchy and the Church. The Tories were also associated with the country gentry and the aristocracy.

How to Memorize "tories"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of politicians in 17th century England, dressed in the fashion of the time, gathered in a grand hall debating political issues. Visualize the Tories as the group that supports the monarchy and the Church of England, while the Whigs are the group that opposes them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'Tories' with the color red, as they were often referred to as the 'Red Tories' due to their association with the monarchy and the Church of England.
    - Associate the term 'Whigs' with the color blue, as they were often referred to as the 'Blue Whigs' due to their opposition to the monarchy and the Church of England.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tories = Monarchy, Church' to remember that the Tories supported the monarchy and the Church of England.

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