Political culture of the United Kingdom

Factors which have shaped British political culture

• Geography: Britain's position as an island nation
• Religion: A Christian tradition, and notably a history of confessional clashes beginning in the 16th century and continuing into the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century between Calvinists, Anglicans, and Roman Catholics.
• History: The gradual evolution of the political system rather than revolution.
• Sociology: Britain's conversion early on, compared to neighbouring states, away from a rural and agricultural society and into an urban and industrial society.