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The <b>Tories</b> were English political group mainly in the 18th century. They were a conservative party whose members supported the traditional political makeup and the established church. | The <b>Tories</b> were English political group mainly in the 18th century. They were a conservative party whose members supported the traditional political makeup and the established church. | ||
| − | The term is now synonymous with the [[British]] [[Conservative Party]]. In [[Canada]], Tory is a popular slang term for the | + | The term is now synonymous with the [[British]] [[Conservative Party]]. In [[Canada]], Tory is a popular slang term for the [[Conservative Party of Canada]]. |
Revision as of 16:07, May 2, 2007
The Tories were English political group mainly in the 18th century. They were a conservative party whose members supported the traditional political makeup and the established church.
The term is now synonymous with the British Conservative Party. In Canada, Tory is a popular slang term for the Conservative Party of Canada.