Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

After Napoleon's defeat, most conservatives did not wish to return to the pre-revolutionary order. They had learned from Napoleon's changes that modernisation could actually strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. Reforms such as a modern army, an efficient bureaucracy, a dynamic economy, and the abolition of feudalism and serfdom made state power more effective and strong. Thus, conservatives supported retaining these modernising measures because they enhanced autocratic power rather than threatening it.

Source: Chapter 1, Section 2.3 – A New Conservatism after 1815

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• The key phrase examiners look for is: "modernisation could strengthen traditional institutions."
• Name at least three specific reforms (modern army, efficient bureaucracy, dynamic economy, abolition of feudalism/serfdom) — these fetch marks.
• Avoid writing about the Vienna Congress here; that is a separate point. Focus only on why conservatives kept reforms.
• At 3 marks, three clear points in 2–3 sentences is ideal. Don't over-explain.